power steering fluid or atf? what's best for 88?

[andy d]

88gwag got funky steering.steers like it has a frozen kingpin(doesn't return) pump could be weak but it's not noisy. doesnt really leak any where. somebody suggested that i flush system and put new stuff back in. what is spec for 88 gwag powersteering fluuid or atf?TIA!!

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'88 gwag,pure stock

[christopher]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by andy d:
88gwag got funky steering.steers like it has a frozen kingpin(doesn't return) pump could be weak but it's not noisy. doesnt really leak any where. somebody suggested that i flush system and put new stuff back in. what is spec for 88 gwag powersteering fluuid or atf?TIA!!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>sounds like you need to adjust your steering gear. its on the box, loosen lock nut, turn screw clockwise until there is only 1/2to 1 inch of play and retighten the lock nut. this should do it. I cant see why the fluid would do this. and its steering fluid definatly not atf. hope this helps

[p.todd]

According to Haynes and my local PepBoys database the PS system uses ATF. This is WRONG! I have since learned that many items in both the above databases are WRONG!

After purchasing a TSM, consulting the FSJ-List members and reading my owners manual I am convinced PS fluid is the correct stuff!

I had to flush the system twice to get rid of all the ATF! I let one month go by between the flushes to let the old, burnt, crusty ATF work it's way out in the fresh PS fluid

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-Phil
'91 GW "The Swank Tank"
360/727/229/+2" lift

[andy d]

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I had to flush the system twice to get rid of all the ATF! I let one month go by between the flushes to let the old, burnt, crusty ATF work it's way out in the fresh PS fluid

[/B][/QUOTE]after flushing did the steering ease up?



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'88 gwag,pure stock