Power Steering Pump Failed

[adam@robison]

I understand the position you were in with this breakdown, but in the future it is definitely advisable that you stop and wait for a tow truck with failure like that! If the coolant boiled over the reservoir, then the truck got pretty hot. Make sure to pay close attention to the coolant reservoir after you get it all back together. You might have some additional damage from this episode.

[dcwhybrew]

Will do, thanks Adam. The parts should be in tomorrow finally. Since I had replaced the thermostat previously, I am going to replace the coolant temp sensor just as a precaution. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[Mudley N. Grimey]

The absolute first thing I make sureto obtain when I buy a British car is a AAA membership. I have had Brit cars off and on since 1965 and every one of them benefited from AAA. Knock on wood, my '97 Disco hasn't used it yet. It did die last week, but restarted before AAA arrived.

[landi41]

The absolute first thing I make sureto obtain when I buy a British car is a AAA membership. I have had Brit cars off and on since 1965 and every one of them benefited from AAA. Knock on wood, my '97 Disco hasn't used it yet. It did die last week, but restarted before AAA arrived.

We call it CAA up here in the cold country and you are correct...don't leave home without it

I've had a couple of near 100 mile tow jobs for free

[dcwhybrew]

Here's a follow up question, my mechanic is having trouble getting all the metal shavings out of the fluid. He's flushed the power steering system 3 or 4 times but theres still some shavings left. He is suggesting a hydrolic filter if he can find one that will work. Any suggestions? Does this mean my steering box is shot?

[landi41]

Any suggestions? Does this mean my steering box is shot?

Long term the shavings may cause you a problem with the new pump and steering box but for now i'd just clean the system the best you can, hook everything up and drive the beast