Last week having some fun in the mud the cap from the power steering pump decide to come off. As a result the system filled up with muddy water.
I didnt notice until the next day when i lost my power steering on the way to work. i drained the fluid and topped it back up but still had no power steering.
So im assuming the pump as shat it's self. Is there any ways i can confirm that its the pump needs replacing? whats the likely hood of the being steering box damaged as well?
also it doesn't make any whining/grinding noises when steering, it's just really tough to steer. Although the pulley at the front squeals as it spins.
I didnt notice until the next day when i lost my power steering on the way to work. i drained the fluid and topped it back up but still had no power steering.
So im assuming the pump as shat it's self. Is there any ways i can confirm that its the pump needs replacing? whats the likely hood of the being steering box damaged as well?
also it doesn't make any whining/grinding noises when steering, it's just really tough to steer. Although the pulley at the front squeals as it spins.