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Sturgill_SS · 03-31-2018, 09:18 AM

Just got the Camaro up and running yesterday. Drives great! Except for the steering is awkward and the pump is noisy. The pump was fine before I started the rebuild. It was low on fluid so we filled it, a day later and it's no better. Is there a way to bleed these?

frankwjr · 03-31-2018, 09:29 AM

the only way that I am aware of is too get the front end jacked up high so the front tires are hanging...then since you are already there...do a complete drain/refill(don't have a suction device? the lower low pressure hose slips off very easily(haha don't ask) to drain)...refill and then start the car...slowly turn the wheel lock to lock several times...checkin the fluid level...this should hopefully flush any air bubbles....

take it for a test drive to see any improvement and if the process needs to be repeated...

hope this provides the (fix) so you can get that 506/482 to the street!

peace

Sturgill_SS · 03-31-2018, 09:51 AM

Thanks Frank you've been a great help as always! I will give this a try tomorrow! As far as the dyno graph goes I will post a pic after work! Thanks again brother

sixty9fordkiller · 03-31-2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

the only way that I am aware of is too get the front end jacked up high so the front tires are hanging...then since you are already there...do a complete drain/refill(don't have a suction device? the lower low pressure hose slips off very easily(haha don't ask) to drain)...refill and then start the car...slowly turn the wheel lock to lock several times...checkin the fluid level...this should hopefully flush any air bubbles....

take it for a test drive to see any improvement and if the process needs to be repeated...

hope this provides the (fix) so you can get that 506/482 to the street!

peace

Beat me to it. This is absolutely spot on

03-31-2018, 09:18 AM	#1
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	Power Steering issue Just got the Camaro up and running yesterday. Drives great! Except for the steering is awkward and the pump is noisy. The pump was fine before I started the rebuild. It was low on fluid so we filled it, a day later and it's no better. Is there a way to bleed these? __________________ F35 Cam / LOD X-1 Manifold / SLP CAI / LS7 Lifters / 3.91 Gears / Hooker Blackheart Exhaust / TSP Headers / SLP Underdrive Pulley / MGW STS / Trunnions and all that other fun stuff....

03-31-2018, 09:29 AM	#2
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	the only way that I am aware of is too get the front end jacked up high so the front tires are hanging...then since you are already there...do a complete drain/refill(don't have a suction device? the lower low pressure hose slips off very easily(haha don't ask) to drain)...refill and then start the car...slowly turn the wheel lock to lock several times...checkin the fluid level...this should hopefully flush any air bubbles.... take it for a test drive to see any improvement and if the process needs to be repeated... hope this provides the (fix) so you can get that 506/482 to the street! peace __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

03-31-2018, 09:51 AM	#3
Sturgill_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 518	Thanks Frank you've been a great help as always! I will give this a try tomorrow! As far as the dyno graph goes I will post a pic after work! Thanks again brother __________________ F35 Cam / LOD X-1 Manifold / SLP CAI / LS7 Lifters / 3.91 Gears / Hooker Blackheart Exhaust / TSP Headers / SLP Underdrive Pulley / MGW STS / Trunnions and all that other fun stuff....