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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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i changed the top hose on my power steering (94 sc400) and now i have lost power whats the deal any ideas.......anybody know how much a new one will cost
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Checked the pump and belts? Fluid?
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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you have air in the line. take your power steering cap off then turn the car on and turn the steering wheel. hopefully the air will come out.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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I would also reccomend putting Lucas PS fluid in there, it actually works.....no joke. Its more expensive but it works miracles..
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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yeah Lucas is the ishhh
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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yeah Lucas is the ishhh
Dude, the stuff is like Jesus that you can buy at an auto store! haha
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Will try that for sure thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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That thing looks clean man! I have always been a suckker for clean white SC's. Coilovers and TT chrome wheels and that thing would be SMOKIN!
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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If you need a new hose. I think a stainless steel one is much better (and cheaper) then oem. I bought one for my sc3 from www.driftmotion.com
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gabegtz84
If you need a new hose. I think a stainless steel one is much better (and cheaper) then oem. I bought one for my sc3 from www.driftmotion.com
Is this the replacement part for the high pressure hose that leaks and causes the alternator to go out also. If so I will order one as soon as I get your reply. I have replaced mine 2 times and it is leaking again.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Webster, what's up dude?!?!
Make sure to get all the air out of your system. It happened to me on my S14 when I replaced them.

Btw, where in texas are you at bro?


edit: I guess Bryan already suggested the air thangggg. I'm dumb ):
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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I had a hose that was the wrong size itss all good now.......im in corpus christi
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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i had the same problem pour in the power steering does the cars exhaust smoke come out white?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by webbster
I had a hose that was the wrong size itss all good now.......im in corpus christi
Glad you resolved the problem!
I'm in San Antonio!
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