power steering problem

[87blackroxi]

Have any of you had this? turning left is smooth as a baby's butt. but whenever I turn right, when the car is first started and for just a little bit after , it's as if there is no power steering. it gradually goes away after a short time but comes back with every start up. I did a quick visual inspection and didn't see and fluid leak. Any suggestions?
shane

 

[G Winter]

I have seen that refered to as morning sickness on the forum. If you do a search there have been a few threads on the subject. Seems if you change the fluid to synthetic and add an additive it generally goes away. Good luck.


I reread your post. I see it is only in one direction, not sure if that is the same problem.

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Check your steering fluid with the engine running. If you see metallic swirly looking clouds in the reservoir, they are falling down into the hoses causing a clog when you let it sit overnight. Try changing the fluid to see if it helps, otherwise a new steering rack may be in your future.

 

[Hib Halverson]

Chances are either your pump or the rack is failing, however, I'd flush then bleed the system per the Service Manual then road test.

 

[87blackroxi]

I'm finding out very quickly that you really are married to a corvette because she shares your wallet. lol. I'll give the flush a try this weekend and hopefully i can get out of it cheap. I am getting the exhaust done next week(removing cats, true duals, and magnaflows) so I am hoping i don't have to replace the pump or rack.

thanks for the advice, i'll give it a shot this weekend

I still find it odd it only happes when I turn right!

 

[jr7221]

You might try some Lucus power steering reconditioning fluid, it will cure morning sickness, and save some money till want to change the rack/pinion. I works, put in my steering pump over a year ago and still going strong....