steering rack overheating??

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sileightyB
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the other day i ran out of powerstreeing fluid and didnt have the money to buy some so i had to drive without ps fluid!! now that i have it full when i go on drives my car will start smoking and from the looks of it i think its coming from the steering rack. any ideas?


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check for fluid leaks. you could have a leek on the reack and its burning off near a hot component, like the exhoust

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cool thats what i was thinking too and yes i do have a horrible leak lol but im geting new lines monday!

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maryjane
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ran outta money for ps fluid?

dam ya need some ill seriously send ya a qt!

pm me your address n ill do it, a qt of fluid is cheaper then another rack or pump!


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