:onfire: OK here goes I have a 81 el camino the power steering has started cheatering and not wanting to turn on command it also hisses and squeals quite abit I know this sounds bad
I have checked the fluid level It is to the full mark and IT IS PITCH BLACK MUCK it doesnt look good
the other problem lack of funds any quick fixes on this
I will appreciate all responses I am in Tacoma WA. with a beuuuutiful dark maroon exterior and interior

pump my be shot,I would get a quick ratio box and p/s pump out of an 82-92 camaro from a junk yard, should be cheap.

Is the pump belt loose?

Hey thanks for the suggestion on taking it off of a Camaro
I don't know what other cars are compatible with my el camino
parts wise. I am very lucky to have ECC on the internet yesterday
The elcamino has been a great car since I got it a year ago but of course since I have started a courier service here in Tacoma now it will break down. hehe

nope if only it was that simple beleive me i checked
I will tell you this that cheetering gets worse when it rains here so in other words with a TACOMArainy winter coming on I am dreading what I am gonna have to do...
thanks for replying your site ECC is great

hey how do u change the fluid for the pump???

yes I am curious about this question also 79suzy lets hope someone comes thru on this. how does your fluid look in your power steer pump? mine is pitch black muck!!!! :-P

Pulling the pump is not that difficult. The pulley is a little difficult to get off unless you have a puller. If you decide to replaci it yourself, be sure to install new hoses. NAPA sold replacement hoses at one time, but I am not sure if they still sell them. You may have to call around to find them.

If you hire it done, it should not run over $150.00 (rebuilt pump) at an honest mechanic's shop. However, if you go to the dealer, hold onto your wallet.

well mine isnt exactly muck but its getting there.....to change the oil you have to take the whole thing out? there isnt a plug or an easier way to do it?? (ive looked for a plug but didnt find it)

8) You can empty the steering pump fluid by disconnecting the return line at the back of the pump. It's the only line that can be disconnected the other one is welded on. Put a drip pan under it, open the filler cap and let it run out. The steering box will have fluid in it, the only thing I can think of to clean the steering box out is to reconnect the return line, fill your pump again and start your car, if nothing else it will dilute the dirty stuff. I hope this helps a little!