[Supras] power steering problem on my 88 supra

[Rockey Fox]

My PS reservoir has a sticker on it indicating the
need to use Dexron type ATF.
I'm not sure of the difference between Dexron ATF and
PS fluid but it would seem the seals, hoses, etc were
picked for compatibility with Dexron ATF.

Rockey 91T

--- Brian Walker <Brian.Walker at timmons.com> wrote:

> Dean, is this serious? I always add/maintain the
> reservoir level with PS
> fluid. Does the manual call for something different?
> I've never noticed
> a problem other than the gasket being brittle and
> allowing some fluid to
> leak past. 
> 
> The steering system is the one part I haven't had
> apart yet, is the pump
> not wet lubricated? (by the PS fluid itself)
> 
> I think I'm just confused.
> 
> Brian W
> 
>  
> 
> >From: Dm19959 at aol.com
> 
> >To: longjohn_69_3 at hotmail.com, Supras at supras.com
> 
> >Subject: Re: [Supras] power steering problem on my
> 88 supra! 
> 
> >Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 20:12:55 EDT
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> >The pump requires Dexron trans fluid, do not use
> "power steering
> fluid". 
> 
> >Things to check: 
> 
> > 
> 
> >1) glazed/loose belt 
> 
> >2) clogged filter screen in the reservoir 
> 
> >3) pinched or kinked p/s fluid line 
> 
> >4) clogged ps cooler 
> 
> >5) clogged rack or lines
> 
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