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IPF-Tuning · 01-21-2013, 10:56 AM

Jesse,

Yeah call Mike at Hillbank and he will be glad to look it over for you. He's a great guy!

Thanks,

Jesse!

jessepang · 01-21-2013, 12:40 PM

I'm on my way to orange where they installed it. I hope he can fix it!

Thanks,
Jesse

Sikoriko · 01-21-2013, 02:00 PM

Hope it's just a simple fix. or fluid level,

jessepang · 01-21-2013, 03:19 PM

Just got back and unfortunately he sees nothing wrong with it and has no idea what the problem is! :(

sycraft · 01-21-2013, 03:40 PM

We need pictures of the install, especially where the resovoir is and the line from the pump to the resovoir...

blackTT600 · 01-21-2013, 03:49 PM

Did he check the pressure it was producing? maybe there is a blockage some where in there.

sycraft · 01-21-2013, 03:51 PM

Its gotta be something simple..... Pics can hopefully tell all....

sycraft · 01-21-2013, 03:52 PM

Check the belt routing, make sure the belt is correct over the p/s pump pully, not reversed.

willhe64 · 01-21-2013, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessepang

Just got back and unfortunately he sees nothing wrong with it and has no idea what the problem is! :(

What kind of low rent outfit is this? They took an eyeball and sent you on your way? Idiots.

"My steering is not working"?

"Hmmmmm, dunno. Bye Bye". "Hope you don't crash".

Sikoriko · 01-21-2013, 05:15 PM

If you turn your wheels lock to lock you should hear the power steering pump squeeling? or at least some kind of noise. Is this steering unit the same as the V8 having wire issues. mine is a little tight but not a complete failure.

jessepang · 01-21-2013, 05:23 PM

I will be putting pics up soon...hopefully that will help you guys notice a problem if any. But he did check the belt, checked the hoses and everything. He's stumped.

Sikoriko · 01-21-2013, 05:38 PM

That hose does come close to the back plate of the vortech housing, they had to keep it loose until you were ready to slip on the reservior. I had the power steering res. zipped tied to the fan shroud until i was ready to complete the install.

Macrackie · 01-21-2013, 07:42 PM

I would maybe drain the unit and inspect the hoses where they push on to the fittings.

Years ago mercury outboards came out with a double wall fuel line. If you slipped it over a hose barb with a really sharp end you could cut the inner liner and creat a valve type flap inside the hose. Removal of the hose and everything would be perfect until you would poke at it with a pick. Catch the flap just right and you could fold it over. Heard lots of horor storys bout the fuel line when they came out. Damn near bought a freshly built 260hp power head by doing it myself. Didnt have ten minutes on it when I shut it down. Thank god for good ears would have cost our shop a forture.

Always seemed the 2 dollar part would cost me the trouble.

Not sure what the power steering hoses look like so just a thought.

Nutbutt · 01-21-2013, 09:03 PM

There have been issues with the pumps on the LLTs but most have failed in the really cold weather. The only other thing it sounds like is a pinched hose but you should see that.

01-21-2013, 03:40 PM	#19
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	We need pictures of the install, especially where the resovoir is and the line from the pump to the resovoir... __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

01-21-2013, 03:51 PM	#21
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Its gotta be something simple..... Pics can hopefully tell all.... __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

01-21-2013, 03:52 PM	#22
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Check the belt routing, make sure the belt is correct over the p/s pump pully, not reversed. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

01-21-2013, 09:03 PM	#28
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	There have been issues with the pumps on the LLTs but most have failed in the really cold weather. The only other thing it sounds like is a pinched hose but you should see that. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-21-2013, 10:56 AM	#15
IPF-Tuning Drives: Camaro, CTS-V, Escalade, GMC Sierra Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 577	Jesse, Yeah call Mike at Hillbank and he will be glad to look it over for you. He's a great guy! Thanks, Jesse!

01-21-2013, 12:40 PM	#16
jessepang Drives: 2012 LFX CAMARO Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Posts: 35	I'm on my way to orange where they installed it. I hope he can fix it! Thanks, Jesse

01-21-2013, 02:00 PM	#17
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Hope it's just a simple fix. or fluid level,

01-21-2013, 03:19 PM	#18
jessepang Drives: 2012 LFX CAMARO Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Posts: 35	Just got back and unfortunately he sees nothing wrong with it and has no idea what the problem is! :(

01-21-2013, 03:49 PM	#20
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	Did he check the pressure it was producing? maybe there is a blockage some where in there.

01-21-2013, 05:15 PM	#24
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	If you turn your wheels lock to lock you should hear the power steering pump squeeling? or at least some kind of noise. Is this steering unit the same as the V8 having wire issues. mine is a little tight but not a complete failure.

01-21-2013, 05:23 PM	#25
jessepang Drives: 2012 LFX CAMARO Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Posts: 35	I will be putting pics up soon...hopefully that will help you guys notice a problem if any. But he did check the belt, checked the hoses and everything. He's stumped.

01-21-2013, 05:38 PM	#26
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	That hose does come close to the back plate of the vortech housing, they had to keep it loose until you were ready to slip on the reservior. I had the power steering res. zipped tied to the fan shroud until i was ready to complete the install.

01-21-2013, 07:42 PM	#27
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	I would maybe drain the unit and inspect the hoses where they push on to the fittings. Years ago mercury outboards came out with a double wall fuel line. If you slipped it over a hose barb with a really sharp end you could cut the inner liner and creat a valve type flap inside the hose. Removal of the hose and everything would be perfect until you would poke at it with a pick. Catch the flap just right and you could fold it over. Heard lots of horor storys bout the fuel line when they came out. Damn near bought a freshly built 260hp power head by doing it myself. Didnt have ten minutes on it when I shut it down. Thank god for good ears would have cost our shop a forture. Always seemed the 2 dollar part would cost me the trouble. Not sure what the power steering hoses look like so just a thought.