Repair shop says there is a filter in the resevoir and they need to be replaced. They estimated cost to be $175 plus $75 for flushing the system. Is this reasonable? I see that the resevoir is on top of the 3.3L engine with a hose going down to the pump. Would it be difficult for me to do it except for the flush?
Firstly, I've never heard of a power steering system with a filter in it. I see no reason for said filter. And you never have to flush a power steering system. Any time I add fluid, I never use power steering fluid in a bottle that's labeled to be for that. It's much more expensive than transmission fluid, which is the same fluid. Unless of course these newer vehicles have added some things that really are not needed. Like a power steering fluid filter!!!! There's no such thing. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but you're going to have to prove it to me.
SOURCE: I have a 2002 Pt
A couple of things. Simplist is to flush & refill the radiator. Collant level could be low. Mine was doing it mainly when stopped a lights or at idle speeds. If I reved the engine around 2,ooo RPM, it produced heat. Once I flushed and refilled the cooling system, problem went away. Good luck!
SOURCE: power steering leak
Depends on the part to be replaced. The pump is pretty straightforward with the correct tools and costs about $60 to $100 if you do it yourself (I own an Intrepid, similar to the LHS and I work on it a lot) . If it's a metal hose, this is going to be about $30 to $50 or more and will need a flare nut wrench, along with other hand tools. If this is attached to the steering rack, you may have to move other parts out of the way. This is not a hard job either, but could be time consuming and be careful not to cross thread the fittings.
SOURCE: Replacing power steering hoses - 2001 Concorde
you can but what are the price of the parts .just a pain to get at the fittings just make sure they are the right hoses and they are put back on the high pressure and low pressure sides .cut the old ones and tap a socket over the fitting rather then wrench might strip it and have troubles geting out and root them the same spot the old ones came from
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