power steering

1996 NISSAN SKYLINE
70,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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BOOMDA
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hi i have 1996 nissan skyline mk 1,i am getting starvation 2 steering pump steering stiff at times makes bad grinding sound wen steering applied,i changed steering pump but same problem occurs.
Apr 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the hose from reservoir to pump for for clogging. Check the reservoir oil strainer.

If the reservoir is foaming, check for leakages between reservoir and pump. Check the belt for slipping.
Apr 29, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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