If your power steering reservoir is empty & all the fluid leaked out, I would venture to say that the plastic bag got caught in the serpentine belt & pulleys, then maybe got caught around P/S line pulling it loose causing the fluid loss. Just a guess from what you've stated, but a good starting point to start looking.
No Power Steering on the way to work, fluid all gone
So, its snowing, and I drove all the way into work today. Everything is fine most of the way. At one light I make a left turn, and I heard what sounded like a higher pitched fan or belt or motor noise, but then it stopped.
A little while after that on the highway my sterring feels a little tighter, and I finally get to a light and have no power steering (sterring actually feels a little better while driving without it :rofl: ) I get to the parking garage (set off some alarms because of my exhaust
) and then struggle to get in the spot with no power steering.
I pop the hood, there is a piece of a plastic bag on the upper left most belt/pulley (passenger side in front of the engine) and some more torn bag in my radiator fan. Also looked like there was some snow packed behind my driver side fog surrond (which is where my power steering line relocation is because I have a new FMIC) I guess a lot of snow got in becaus I have M&S Fog surronds. And my power steering fluid is empty.
I just got into the office, so hopefully the snow will melt in the garage thats in the engine bay. I have like half a bottle of fluid in my trunk which wont be enough.
What could have happened? Could it have over heated because of the plastic bag and stuff? Its too dark out because the sun isn't up and I couldn't see in the garage. I'm going to geta few bottles of fluid, fill it up and go home later and try and find a leak or something. Taking any suggestions while I'm at work.
A little while after that on the highway my sterring feels a little tighter, and I finally get to a light and have no power steering (sterring actually feels a little better while driving without it :rofl: ) I get to the parking garage (set off some alarms because of my exhaust
) and then struggle to get in the spot with no power steering. I pop the hood, there is a piece of a plastic bag on the upper left most belt/pulley (passenger side in front of the engine) and some more torn bag in my radiator fan. Also looked like there was some snow packed behind my driver side fog surrond (which is where my power steering line relocation is because I have a new FMIC) I guess a lot of snow got in becaus I have M&S Fog surronds. And my power steering fluid is empty.
I just got into the office, so hopefully the snow will melt in the garage thats in the engine bay. I have like half a bottle of fluid in my trunk which wont be enough.
What could have happened? Could it have over heated because of the plastic bag and stuff? Its too dark out because the sun isn't up and I couldn't see in the garage. I'm going to geta few bottles of fluid, fill it up and go home later and try and find a leak or something. Taking any suggestions while I'm at work.
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So, I found where the leak is... Not sure how to fix it, it looks like the hard, plastic part of the line must have a crack or pinsize hole in it. The fluid bubbles out of it. Here's a pic, took a video too but the fluid had all drained and there was no more leaking.
Big image btw, but its better you can see at full res so click the url for the full size one. The bottom part of the line, right where the little hose clamp is near the FMIC is where it bubbles out and leaks.
Any ideas on a good way to patch this up? Epoxy maybe? Not sure if the power steering fluid would eat away at that.
Full Size: http://cjd-design.com/gc/ps/ps1.jpg
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Big image btw, but its better you can see at full res so click the url for the full size one. The bottom part of the line, right where the little hose clamp is near the FMIC is where it bubbles out and leaks.
Any ideas on a good way to patch this up? Epoxy maybe? Not sure if the power steering fluid would eat away at that.
Full Size: http://cjd-design.com/gc/ps/ps1.jpg
So my fmic's tblot clamp gauged a hole in the metal line. Check the picture out. I cut that piece of line off with a hacksaw and attached the silicone hose to the metal line again. Seems fine, but I'm a little worried because there is no "nipple" at the end of the metal line like there was. I tightened the hose clamp really tight but there isn't anything leaking now. Hopefully it will stay that way.
Anyone with a new fmic and t bolt clamps on the u bends should double check the ps line is not rubbing on it. You can actually push the metal line torwards the back of the car for extra clearance.
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Anyone with a new fmic and t bolt clamps on the u bends should double check the ps line is not rubbing on it. You can actually push the metal line torwards the back of the car for extra clearance.
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