Advice Needed Please. Steering Pump.

[mrben]

Morning all. My rack is leaking so bad all fluid has gone, or will just run out.

I'm still using it, as the steering is just a lot heavier. Can't get

it fixed til Sunday. My question is, will using it knacker the

power steering pump? Thanks in advance.

[BrianH]

It wouldn't be the best of ideas, you might get away with it you might not. Given that the fluid would keep the pump cool and lubricated it isn't ideal to run it without fluid.

 

Also bear in mind if the pump seizes due to getting too hot you will lose your alternator belt and anything driven off it (the petrol models this includes the water pump, not sure on the diesel ones)

[mrben]

Yes I think water pump on mine also. ok thanks bri.