Well, shit

"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform) 10/02/2016 at 18:58 • Filed to: None

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Follow-up to my last post .

My power steering lines and reservoir are leaking, and it caused the pump to burn up. The technician also found the disks and pads to be worn out. I was looking at $2,500 for parts/labor/tax, as well as three days without my car.

That’s going to total my car.

Since my dad was going to pay for it, he gave me an ultimatum: sell the car as-is and find another used car, or keep it and do the work myself. I obviously went for the latter.

That means the Hoonda will be incapacitated for a while, until I get the parts I need and do all the work. In the meantime, I’ll be sharing a car with my dad. Fortunately the 4Runner came in and after the dealer installs the skid plate and crossbars, he will take it home, so that’s something to look forward to, I guess.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:00

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What? Are these not things you could at least attempt yourself?

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/02/2016 at 19:02

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...That’s what I’m doing.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:03

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Oh. It would sure help if I read that last paragraph.

shop-teacher > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/02/2016 at 19:06

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Readin’s fer pansies.

f86sabre > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:14

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If you are tight on budget then find a Pull-A-Part, or similar and get a used unit. Also, removal there will give you some understanding of how to put it in.

Pro tip: read the specs for your car to understand what kind of fluid it needs. Our race car actually uses auto transmission fluid in the power steering.

TheHondaBro > f86sabre 10/02/2016 at 19:18

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That’s my plan. If the Acura that I pulled a seat from is still there, I might be able to pull the things I need from it.

for Michigan > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:19

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Did you use non-Honda power steering fluid? Because that stuff will eat its way out of the system. It’s a pretty common issue.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:20

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Just to add to what f86sabre said. I’d get the pump and lines from a junkyard. When I had my ‘92 Civic I often found the junkyard parts were often better than new/reman stuff from autozone and the like.

And make sure to use power steering fluid made for Hondas.

TheHondaBro > for Michigan 10/02/2016 at 19:21

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No. I got genuine Honda fluids the last time.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:24

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I was going to say EP3 Si, but you seem to have what you want sorted.

for Michigan > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:33

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Could be from the previous owner. Had that issue with my Honda. It was a pain.

TheHondaBro > for Michigan 10/02/2016 at 19:36

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I had the power steering fluid changed when I got the car.

Captain of the Enterprise > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:37

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Sorry to hear about that, it’s got to be pretty frustrating. Good luck on the wrenching

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:48

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pshhh power steering is lame anyway

for Michigan > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 19:48

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But you haven’t owned it since it was new, right? So theoretically, a previous owner could have run it with non-Honda-specific power fluid and wrecked the system, leaving you to deal with the aftermath when it eventually failed.

S65 > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 20:34

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You know what this means right?

TheHondaBro > S65 10/02/2016 at 20:36

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I’m going to repair my car?

S65 > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 20:38

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TheHondaBro > S65 10/02/2016 at 20:40

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Find me a good one in my area and I’ll consider it.

S65 > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 20:44

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This one has a spoiler!

That was real easy

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5767990619.html

jimz > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 20:50

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yeah, the “lucky” part is that’s all work that you can do pretty easily w/o a lift. The only cost is in time.

TheHondaBro > jimz 10/02/2016 at 20:51

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Yeah, I’m pretty lucky to have the resources I have.

jimz > TheHondaBro 10/02/2016 at 21:05

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the pump is in a really good spot (right there on top of the engine) and the lines shouldn’t be too bad, but I’m sure you’ll find one where you can’t quite get it aligned correctly to thread on easily. You will probably be swearing at at least one fitting.

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > TheHondaBro 10/31/2016 at 03:34

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Has your car been in for the PS line recalls? Don’t quote me, but you may be able to twist Honda’s arm into fixing it for you

TheHondaBro > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! 10/31/2016 at 11:20

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I actually fixed it myself a couple of days ago.