Italian tune-up on a Japanese car

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366) 04/30/2018 at 19:32 • Filed to: Honda Prelude

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The Prelude has been giving me some fits lately with its power steering system. (I’ve grown to utterly hate hydraulic power steering.) I finally decided to take it on a back road run after running a few errands. That cured it. For the time being, at least.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 19:45

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Italian tune-up is best tune-up. Also, funny plate!

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:12

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the paradox of project cars: driving to fix a problem will eventually break something else.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:17

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The proper Italian tune up has nothing to do with steering but in your case I’ll allow it.

2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:20

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LOL DC2?

Alternatively

YAS DC5

gettingoldercarguy > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:24

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https://www.auto-rx.com

Cash Rewards > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:30

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Saw this guy a week or so ago, snapped a pic for you. It was CLEAN

interstate366, now In The Industry > 2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered 04/30/2018 at 20:35

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Probably already taken. I was shocked LOL DC2 was available.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:46

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What was wrong with it?

interstate366, now In The Industry > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 04/30/2018 at 20:48

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The power steering pump is whining, again. It stopped mid-beating.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 20:49

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Oof. Best of luck.

interstate366, now In The Industry > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 04/30/2018 at 20:52

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It leaked last year and I replaced the reservoir and hoses from the reservoir to the pump. It stopped for awhile but after I hit a pothole in the city last month it started again and I’ve noticed a small amount of fluid loss, but not at the pump or the reservoir. So it might be at the back of the hose where it meets the rack. I have another pump and hose but at this point I’m close to wanting to just take it out or convert to electric.

sony1492 > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 21:01

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Quick tip for fixing power steering problems.

Step 1: Remove pwr steering pump.

Step 2: Loop rack inlet and outlet.

Step 3: Never worry about leaks and/or inconsistent assist.

interstate366, now In The Industry > sony1492 04/30/2018 at 21:06

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That’s likely what I’m going to do. I’d rather switch to electric, but few Hondas and Acura’s with EPAS have hit the junkyard. Either way I can run a lighter crank pulley.

gettingoldercarguy > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/30/2018 at 21:15

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The auto rx will be the quickest fix you can do. As long as no lines are broken etc. I’ve used it on multiple engines, transmissions and power steering rack with great success.

interstate366, now In The Industry > gettingoldercarguy 04/30/2018 at 21:28

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I’ll check it out, thanks. I do need to see if the line or rack is broken.