Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: 230slhouston on October 28, 2007, 19:39:13

Title: Power steering cavitation
Post by: 230slhouston on October 28, 2007, 19:39:13

Hi All,
Now that my car started and I had the front wheels on the ground when I turn the steering, it makes some serious noise. It sounds like grinding noises but appears more from cavitation. Similar sound I have heard in cars when there is low fluid. I checked this, it is full.

Off the ground, there is no noise, it turns smoothly.

Anyone had this experience?

Thanks MBP.

Title: Re: Power steering cavitation
Post by: jeffc280sl on October 28, 2007, 21:54:48

Sounds like the system may have some air in it and needs to be bled.
Check the following

http://index.php?topic=4598
http://index.php?topic=4574
http://index.php?topic=4509
http://index.php?topic=2842



Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed