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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Power steering? Hard to turn?

hey i had a quick question... i looked under my hood and i honestly did not see a power steering resevoir under there? i have a 1987 gxl and it seems to be harder to turn at times of low speed.. the tire pressure is fine. There is a power steering pump i believe. Unless i am that retarded lol... i mean i have worked on cars before and i know what they look like. Any ideas or am i just totally missing it? let me know thanks guys...

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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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fluid?
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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if there is a power steering pump then there is a reservoir itll have a little whiteish colored kinda I shaped cap. however the previous owner might have left the pump and reservior on but may have blocked off the lines going into the rack thus making a "manual" steering rack. the resevoir is attached to the pump on the fron drivers side of the engine its pretty hard to miss. hope that helps
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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powersteering is for girls...and no...i don't have advise to give on your problem
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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I'm not sure if there's a dipstick on the power steering compressor, but you can take off the black **** on top of it an see how full it is. If it's low, get a buddy to turn the wheel left and right, lock to lock, while the engine is on and fill up the resevoir. Should be a bit easier to turn after that.

If that doesn't work, consult the haynes manual or the Factory service manual thats in the FAQ at the top of this forum.
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