 Power steering woes, interesting...? |
 Jan 9, 2011 - 7:38 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
So, I know I've been leaking p/s fluid, I haven't yet gotten to check from where exactly. On cold start, there is an intermittent noise that sounds like "errr-wheeeet, errr-wheeeet" with about a 1 second interval.
I'm guessing it is the pump... but also, there is an excess of white smoke that looks like condensation from the tail pipe (continuous, not valve seal startup poof, and not coolant, no sweet smell.) I've read on lexus forums that there is some sort of valve that dumps p/s fluid into the intake manifold and causes that smoke, with a fuel-like "rich" smell? So I ask, is this what is really going on.. do I need to get this valve (if it exists) new? Or is it the bad pump that is forcing p/s fluid up and into the intake mani? Any ideas welcomed... -------------------- ◊◊◊ My F/S Thread! ◊◊◊
QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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Jan 9, 2011 - 9:27 PM
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the screech sound is most likely your belt. Has it been cold down there lately?
If it has been cold, that's the reason for the white smoke |
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Jan 9, 2011 - 9:41 PM
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the power steering fluid is in no way able to get into your intake manifold.
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Jan 9, 2011 - 9:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jan 9, 2011 - 9:27 PM)  the screech sound is most likely your belt. Has it been cold down there lately? If it has been cold, that's the reason for the white smoke thanks for the reply. No, not terribly cold. and the noise is always on cold start, even on hot days, and holding the wheel at full lock doesn't make it worse. the smoke *could* just be normal condensation .. but the smell and reading about lexus owners' similar problems got me wondering if my valve is dumping the fluid through the intake as well. I intend to trace the vacuum hoses and unplug the corresponding one and see if the smoke subsides. The car is without doubt leaking the fluid, and I was just wondering if these things were related... never had a failed p/s pump before. QUOTE (presure2 @ Jan 9, 2011 - 9:41 PM) the power steering fluid is in no way able to get into your intake manifold. okie dokie then. not gonna argue. I was just trying to consolidate all my issues into one. 
-------------------- ◊◊◊ My F/S Thread! ◊◊◊
QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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Jan 9, 2011 - 10:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
the power steering doesn't touch the intake manifold what so ever.
as for the smell, it always smells on a regular start up for me. that's normal. you're reading about lexus stuff, this is toyota. yes the companies are the same, but the engines are different. different engines equals different results. i have a smell from my car when i warm it up in the cold or even on a cold start, it's a normal thing. as for the leaking fluid, check around your steering rack and PS pump |
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