Checked fluid level (ok). 2.4L Z24
Jan 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM
while waiting in traffic the car stalled (normal) but when restarted power steering did not work.
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make sure belt is ok and tight. if it has fluid you'll have to have the pump checked for pressure
Jan 20, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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2.4L engine. does not have belt.
Jan 20, 2012 at 8:25 PM
funy our manual says it does, it;s on the back side of engine passenger side.it should have a belt otherwise you are going to overheat.
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Jan 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM
This is a 2.4L z24 and the pump operates off drivers side of engine with hex shaft into overhead cam. There is no belt. Serpentine belt on Pass side is fine and operates alt/ac/tensioner. I have ordered new pump so will go from here. New pump has no pulley. I have never seen this before but what can I say. See enclosed pic.
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Jan 20, 2012 at 9:06 PM
you never said it was a z24 you shold really have the pressure checked before ordering a new pump, it may not be the problem.
Jan 20, 2012 at 9:08 PM
It will cost me 85.00 for a mechanic to bring it in and pressure test it. I found a reman. for half that so financially its a better move to replace. I got nothing to lose and my sons car has 225,000 miles so that pump must be tired.
Jan 21, 2012 at 12:29 AM