my question is how long can i drive without the pump running without damaging the rack? its stiff as hell but i can put up with it till i get a new pump, just dont want to damage the rack
P.A.S with no pump..
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mrb27
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hey all, my pas pump has died on me.. i was gettin vibrations from the front end and the steering was very rough so i took the belt off and vibration has stopped.. not the first time ive had a pump go that way
my question is how long can i drive without the pump running without damaging the rack? its stiff as hell but i can put up with it till i get a new pump, just dont want to damage the rack
my question is how long can i drive without the pump running without damaging the rack? its stiff as hell but i can put up with it till i get a new pump, just dont want to damage the rack
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capri_rob
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Wouldnt drive it far - if nothing else the stiffness in the steering can easily catch you out if you have to make a sudden steering correction.
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Brianmoooore
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Won't damage the rack, but it'll be easier to drive if you drain the fluid.
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mrb27
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oh nice, thanks for the info, i dont intend to drive much without the pump on, but with work etc there is gonna be a few days where i have no pump