1) Power steering fluid disappears from a full reservoir about every 4 days. I can't tell if there's leak or not. The tubes leading to and from the unit look dry.
Q: Is there some condition that would suck fluid from the reservoir?
2) My A/C does not seem to be functioning properly. The air coming out is lukewarm, even set on MAX for 10-15 minutes at highway speed. I have used it on and off during winter just to make sure it worked. You can also watch the counterweight(?) on the outside of the pulley rotate/stop/rotate/stop, etc. making a clicking sound will it does.
Q: Is there a lubrication point or is this typical for this car?
I've had it since October and never made full use of the A/C.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
ET -- "For every word, there is a song upon which inspiration lies It lies upon the breath and soul of those that share your love" Ed Tankus. {uunet,yale}!hsi!tankus -- OR --
In < The Rack & Pinion unit (where the pump pumps power steering fluid to) can go bad internally (seals fail), which would cause fluid to disappear inside of it. This is probably the problem IF: The hoses do not leak, the pump doesn't leak, connections between the pump & hoses, and rack & hoses don't leak.
Note: replacing the rack & pinion unit (assuming that's the problem) will be expensive ( 1: It's not a counterweight, it's a clutch.
2: Does it have a full charge of refrigerant? (formerly Freon)
Adam
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Solution #2
posted on May 14, 2008
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The others will tell you that the problem with the AC is that the loss of freon is making the low pressure switch cycle the compressor on and off. Note that the radiator fan also cycles on/off.
Old indian trick from AC guy... look for lubricant leaks. Oily hoses, etc.
In my case the compressor output hose had a pinhole in it. Could see it bubble while compressor was on. But all the hoses were seeping some.
I am trying to find late model hoses at a nearby junkyard. Even for an '85, the cost of new is pretty steep.
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85 Reliant owner. This is first mechanical failure in 130K miles. 130K miles of blah driving!
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posted on May 14, 2008
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I had the freon recharged about 4 times and it never fixed the problem!!!
GET RID OF IT FAST!!!!!!!!
I just dumped my 1985 plymouth UNreliant I probably put over $5000.00 in repairs in it during the 6 years I owned it!
when I traded it in it had 2 transmission leaks, an oil leak, it needed the wheel bearings replaced on both the passenger and driver side. I had in the last year had the stearing arm replaced and the AC didn't work.
sell it before you get raped!!!!
Claire --
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