99 Continental - Power Steering Problem

**jcgriff2** · 04-11-2009, 03:32 AM

Hi -

1999 Lincoln Continental
4.6L 32v V-8
54,200 miles (orig)

August 2007, CA Lincoln dealer replaced the Rack & Pinion steering system. They said it was cracked. Fluid poured from idle parked car then. Mileage ~ 38,000.

Steering making same noises again as 2007 when hard turn. 3 pints power steering fluid so far - 1 week. No puddles below parked car like 2007.

54,000 mi and 32v V-8 - easily gets to triple digits on hwy & I would like to keep it. No damage/ accidents since R & P replaced 2007.

A guess, please, on the probability that the entire system once again has to be replaced? Any idea on cost? Should it go to the dealer or is R & P something that retail store like Firestone or STS can do?

Should I bother with temp-fix fluid from auto store?

Thanks. . .

JC

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**wrench97** · 04-11-2009, 04:55 AM

Find a good independent shop Chain stores tend to hire inexpensive help you will usually find 1 or 2 experienced techs and the rest either fresh out of school or underachievers.
Word of mouth is the best method ask some coworkers or neighbors who they use.
If it's using fluid it has to be leaking somewhere, could be as simple as a hose, to a pump or the rack gear itself. > http://www.rackpinionwhse.com/ShopBy...=True&rewrite=

Expect to pay list at a shop.

**jcgriff2** · 04-11-2009, 05:42 AM

Thank you.

I'll gladly pay that list price.
I'm wondering now why the bill from Lincoln in 2007 was > $3,000. Labor?
What is "independent shop Chain" store - would it be a known name - like franchise?
No for Firestone/ STS?

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**wrench97** · 04-11-2009, 05:52 AM

Independent shop is just that a local repair shop where you walk in and talk to the owner usually, instead of a chain like Firestone, Sears, Wallmart, Pepboys Etc.

The Dealer most likely sold you a new rather then rebuilt unit, and the labor rates are higher. (lot of overhead to pay for).

Just an Idea but at one time Ford/Lincolin/Mercury were offering a lifetime warranty on repairs performed at the dealerships, it was on again off again deal if your feeling lucky the previous repair may fall under that do you still have the receipt?

**SABL** · 04-11-2009, 09:26 AM

The mention that it was a CA (California??) dealer might tell the story on why so high on the cost.

I does no good to ask for a timeframe on the fluid loss.... there should be none (fluid loss). If you are losing fluid there will be evidence in the way of a damp area along the path of the PS components. That will include anything from the pump to the rack and pinion.

The leakage might not occur until hydraulic pressure is in demand..... take a look at the hoses and any connections while the steering wheel is turned from one side to the other. Go from stop to stop and hold the wheel against one of the stops..... that will keep pressure on the system and should show where the leakage is at. Make sure the power-steering reservoir is at the proper level before doing any checks.

I would not be a happy camper if I had to replace any steering components on a car with so few miles.

**jcgriff2** · 04-14-2009, 01:12 AM

@ wrench97 - yes, I have the receipt and unfortunately warranty was 1 year.

@ SABL - If I knew what hoses, etc... to look for, I would. But I am someone that has never even changed the oil in a car... sad, I know!

Yes, Palm Springs, California - no choice at the time. Increased costs were expected... but the end amount is truly high.

Thanks to all for the help.

jcgriff2

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dai · 04-14-2009, 02:39 AM

follow the 2 hoses on the back of the pump down to the box

**wrench97** · 04-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Sideways engine and the Rack is mounted behind the transaxle not a easy vehicle to see every thing on with all the plastic dress up covers in place.

**jcgriff2** · 04-15-2009, 02:19 AM

No incidents on my 300 mile trip over the last 3 days outside of 4 pints of power steering fluid. I have looked around p/s reservoir and don't see anything - the fluid appears to be leaking only while in transit; not idle & parked. Still looking for repair shop. Local Votec said too late in the year; no openings at this time.

Firestone or STS doing tires/ brakes this week along with a cursory look at the steering problem. Airbag light problem has resurfaced - diagnostics test revealed clock spring bad - again (replaced in 2007; mentioned HERE). To save reading time, the airbag light comes on at ignition, blinks 3 times, repeats this cycle 3-4x, then solid. Low voltage at times - only picked up by radar/ laser detectors - never on-board diagnostics. New alternator, battery, steering, clock spring in 2007 by Lincoln, PS, Calif. Battery again ~ 6 months ago locally after bizarre key incident - orig factory keys INOP after dups made at Lincoln.

Should shocks and spring be done now ? They will have the car for a week. There is "squeaking" - LF at times; been like that for a while (precedes steering problem). Not sure if shock, spring, ...

Any other maintenance items besides general (Oil chg, air & fuel filter) while its there? No engine hesitation whatsoever. I do like the 32v V-8. I had the Mark VIIIs chips put in when new to boost to 325 horses.

Thank you.

JC

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**wrench97** · 04-15-2009, 12:38 PM

The Squeaking could be a bad ball joint or the upper strut mounting plate bearing.
Does this have the Air springs on it or the sport/comfort switch on the console for the electronic shocks?

**jcgriff2** · 04-16-2009, 02:28 PM

Yes - it has rear air suspension. It is working fine.

I am unsure about electronic shocks.

Nothing special in the front as far as I know (except leaking p/s fluid)!.

Thanks.

**wrench97** · 04-16-2009, 02:32 PM

Some of those are air Front and Rear.
If you have a ride control switch or Performance/Comfort switch on the dash or usually the console then it has the Electronic Shock package.

**jcgriff2** · 04-17-2009, 03:13 AM

Yes, I have the ride control & steering control packages.

I never gave it much thought as to how exactly the car stiffened up when ride control setting changed to TIGHT. So rear = air shocks; front = electronic? Or can the back have both?

I can only imagine what those things cost. I had all 4 air bags/ suspension go on previous Lincoln. Those were $$$.

Thanks

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**wrench97** · 04-17-2009, 12:39 PM

They are probably both electric/air, there are a couple different setups, depending on year/option, but I remember 1 set of front struts being about $1400 cost for one in the late 90's vintage.

**jcgriff2** · 04-18-2009, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the help and information.

I think I'll stop here now, as the more Q & A, the closer I get to justification of a new similar vehicle, which is NO-GO at this time.

I'll post back w/ outcome after it comes out of repair shop(s).

Thank you.

JC

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**wrench97** · 04-18-2009, 11:28 AM

I knew had this floating around, there is a replacement system for the Air suspension on those Continentals > http://www.strutmasters.com/lincoln-...nsion-s/38.htm

**jcgriff2** · 04-19-2009, 07:06 PM

Thank you. I appreciate your continued time on this subject that I know little about.

I now recall these non-air suspension strut replacements after your post. A friend had them installed on a Mark VIII. I will look into them. A far cry from the cost of OEM air replacements.

Time is near for the steering... a 225 mile round trip today required 3 quarts of p/s fluid. I even tried the "stop leak", but am obviously past that point. Still a NO-GO for local Votec. Looking for "SHOP" in case it is R/P steering replacement needed.

While I'm here, if I may - thoughts on tires? I had factory Michelin's replaced when car new b/c front wheel drive & 325hp couldn't handle wet pavement on takeoff; ended up w/ Bridgestone "V"-type tread so water pushed outward. 2 sets so far.

Code:


NAME                      BRAND       SPEED Mileage  PRICE
PZ900                   Primewell       W            60.00   
 
Potenza G019 Grid       Bridgestone     H  50,000    99.99   
 
Potenza G019 Grid       Bridgestone     V  50,000   123.99   
 
Firehawk GT             Firestone       H  50,000   126.99   
 
Potenza RE92†           Bridgestone     H  40,000   137.99   
 
Potenza RE 960AS Pole Pos Bridgestone   W  40,000   138.99   
 
Firehawk Wideoval       Firestone       W           142.99   
 
Turanza W/Serenity      Bridgestone     H  70,000   145.99   
 
Turanza ER33†           Bridgestone     Y           158.99   
  
Firehawk PV41†          Firestone       V           193.99   
 
Firehawk PVS            Firestone       V           213.99

Looking at Bridgestone Potenza RE960A/S Pole Position with UNI-T (unsure what all that means) -
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tires...productID=1112

$75 off set of 4 - http://www.bridgestonetire.com/image...omotion_09.pdf

Firestone/ STS has "Primewell" on sale $240/4, but Google complaints say they sound like 747 on runway.

Can I go 235/60 R16 or even 245/50 R16, or should I stay w/ factory 225/60 R16? 1st pair were 235 if I recall. I do want "V" > speed rating.

Thanks. . .

JC

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**wrench97** · 04-20-2009, 01:30 AM

I would go for the Bridgestone over the Firestone, on the Sizes I'll have to find my size charts but a rough guess the 245/50 are the same diameter as the 225/60 just wider.

If your using that much fluid I would not put the repair off much longer P/S fluid can and will catch on fire if it comes in contact with any exhaust components.

**jcgriff2** · 04-21-2009, 06:25 PM

I agree w/ repair timetable. Sudden trip to West Coast in 2 days, so car will sit for 1-2 weeks, during which I'll find Votec or similar for p/s here in NJ. Then clock spring & tires.

Wider tires would be nice. I agree w/ Bridgestone too - it's worth the cost I think.

Well, I will have rental car for next week or 2 and s/b fine going thru AZ & CA deserts and won't have to buy p/s fluid!

Thanks again . . .

JC

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**wrench97** · 04-22-2009, 01:19 AM

Have a good trip.

04-11-2009, 03:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Hi - 1999 Lincoln Continental 4.6L 32v V-8 54,200 miles (orig) August 2007, CA Lincoln dealer replaced the Rack & Pinion steering system. They said it was cracked. Fluid poured from idle parked car then. Mileage ~ 38,000. Steering making same noises again as 2007 when hard turn. 3 pints power steering fluid so far - 1 week. No puddles below parked car like 2007. 54,000 mi and 32v V-8 - easily gets to triple digits on hwy & I would like to keep it. No damage/ accidents since R & P replaced 2007. A guess, please, on the probability that the entire system once again has to be replaced? Any idea on cost? Should it go to the dealer or is R & P something that retail store like Firestone or STS can do? Should I bother with temp-fix fluid from auto store? Thanks. . . JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-11-2009, 04:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Find a good independent shop Chain stores tend to hire inexpensive help you will usually find 1 or 2 experienced techs and the rest either fresh out of school or underachievers. Word of mouth is the best method ask some coworkers or neighbors who they use. If it's using fluid it has to be leaking somewhere, could be as simple as a hose, to a pump or the rack gear itself. > http://www.rackpinionwhse.com/ShopBy...=True&rewrite= Expect to pay list at a shop. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-11-2009, 05:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Thank you. I'll gladly pay that list price. I'm wondering now why the bill from Lincoln in 2007 was > $3,000. Labor? What is "independent shop Chain" store - would it be a known name - like franchise? No for Firestone/ STS? . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-11-2009, 05:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Independent shop is just that a local repair shop where you walk in and talk to the owner usually, instead of a chain like Firestone, Sears, Wallmart, Pepboys Etc. The Dealer most likely sold you a new rather then rebuilt unit, and the labor rates are higher. (lot of overhead to pay for). Just an Idea but at one time Ford/Lincolin/Mercury were offering a lifetime warranty on repairs performed at the dealerships, it was on again off again deal if your feeling lucky the previous repair may fall under that do you still have the receipt? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-11-2009, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
SABL Moderator Relaxation Room Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 1,237 OS: WinXP SP3	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem The mention that it was a CA (California??) dealer might tell the story on why so high on the cost. I does no good to ask for a timeframe on the fluid loss.... there should be none (fluid loss). If you are losing fluid there will be evidence in the way of a damp area along the path of the PS components. That will include anything from the pump to the rack and pinion. The leakage might not occur until hydraulic pressure is in demand..... take a look at the hoses and any connections while the steering wheel is turned from one side to the other. Go from stop to stop and hold the wheel against one of the stops..... that will keep pressure on the system and should show where the leakage is at. Make sure the power-steering reservoir is at the proper level before doing any checks. I would not be a happy camper if I had to replace any steering components on a car with so few miles. __________________ Every rose has it's thorn

04-14-2009, 01:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem @ wrench97 - yes, I have the receipt and unfortunately warranty was 1 year. @ SABL - If I knew what hoses, etc... to look for, I would. But I am someone that has never even changed the oil in a car... sad, I know! Yes, Palm Springs, California - no choice at the time. Increased costs were expected... but the end amount is truly high. Thanks to all for the help. jcgriff2 . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! ! Last edited by jcgriff2; 04-15-2009 at 01:34 AM.

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dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,670 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem follow the 2 hoses on the back of the pump down to the box __________________

04-14-2009, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Sideways engine and the Rack is mounted behind the transaxle not a easy vehicle to see every thing on with all the plastic dress up covers in place. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-15-2009, 02:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem No incidents on my 300 mile trip over the last 3 days outside of 4 pints of power steering fluid. I have looked around p/s reservoir and don't see anything - the fluid appears to be leaking only while in transit; not idle & parked. Still looking for repair shop. Local Votec said too late in the year; no openings at this time. Firestone or STS doing tires/ brakes this week along with a cursory look at the steering problem. Airbag light problem has resurfaced - diagnostics test revealed clock spring bad - again (replaced in 2007; mentioned HERE). To save reading time, the airbag light comes on at ignition, blinks 3 times, repeats this cycle 3-4x, then solid. Low voltage at times - only picked up by radar/ laser detectors - never on-board diagnostics. New alternator, battery, steering, clock spring in 2007 by Lincoln, PS, Calif. Battery again ~ 6 months ago locally after bizarre key incident - orig factory keys INOP after dups made at Lincoln. Should shocks and spring be done now ? They will have the car for a week. There is "squeaking" - LF at times; been like that for a while (precedes steering problem). Not sure if shock, spring, ... Any other maintenance items besides general (Oil chg, air & fuel filter) while its there? No engine hesitation whatsoever. I do like the 32v V-8. I had the Mark VIIIs chips put in when new to boost to 325 horses. Thank you. JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem The Squeaking could be a bad ball joint or the upper strut mounting plate bearing. Does this have the Air springs on it or the sport/comfort switch on the console for the electronic shocks? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-16-2009, 02:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Yes - it has rear air suspension. It is working fine. I am unsure about electronic shocks. Nothing special in the front as far as I know (except leaking p/s fluid)!. Thanks. __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-16-2009, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Some of those are air Front and Rear. If you have a ride control switch or Performance/Comfort switch on the dash or usually the console then it has the Electronic Shock package. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-17-2009, 03:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Yes, I have the ride control & steering control packages. I never gave it much thought as to how exactly the car stiffened up when ride control setting changed to TIGHT. So rear = air shocks; front = electronic? Or can the back have both? I can only imagine what those things cost. I had all 4 air bags/ suspension go on previous Lincoln. Those were $$$. Thanks . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-17-2009, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem They are probably both electric/air, there are a couple different setups, depending on year/option, but I remember 1 set of front struts being about $1400 cost for one in the late 90's vintage. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-18-2009, 01:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Thanks for the help and information. I think I'll stop here now, as the more Q & A, the closer I get to justification of a new similar vehicle, which is NO-GO at this time. I'll post back w/ outcome after it comes out of repair shop(s). Thank you. JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-18-2009, 11:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem I knew had this floating around, there is a replacement system for the Air suspension on those Continentals > http://www.strutmasters.com/lincoln-...nsion-s/38.htm __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-19-2009, 07:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Thank you. I appreciate your continued time on this subject that I know little about. I now recall these non-air suspension strut replacements after your post. A friend had them installed on a Mark VIII. I will look into them. A far cry from the cost of OEM air replacements. Time is near for the steering... a 225 mile round trip today required 3 quarts of p/s fluid. I even tried the "stop leak", but am obviously past that point. Still a NO-GO for local Votec. Looking for "SHOP" in case it is R/P steering replacement needed. While I'm here, if I may - thoughts on tires? I had factory Michelin's replaced when car new b/c front wheel drive & 325hp couldn't handle wet pavement on takeoff; ended up w/ Bridgestone "V"-type tread so water pushed outward. 2 sets so far. Code: NAME BRAND SPEED Mileage PRICE PZ900 Primewell W 60.00 Potenza G019 Grid Bridgestone H 50,000 99.99 Potenza G019 Grid Bridgestone V 50,000 123.99 Firehawk GT Firestone H 50,000 126.99 Potenza RE92† Bridgestone H 40,000 137.99 Potenza RE 960AS Pole Pos Bridgestone W 40,000 138.99 Firehawk Wideoval Firestone W 142.99 Turanza W/Serenity Bridgestone H 70,000 145.99 Turanza ER33† Bridgestone Y 158.99 Firehawk PV41† Firestone V 193.99 Firehawk PVS Firestone V 213.99 Looking at Bridgestone Potenza RE960A/S Pole Position with UNI-T (unsure what all that means) - http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tires...productID=1112 $75 off set of 4 - http://www.bridgestonetire.com/image...omotion_09.pdf Firestone/ STS has "Primewell" on sale $240/4, but Google complaints say they sound like 747 on runway. Can I go 235/60 R16 or even 245/50 R16, or should I stay w/ factory 225/60 R16? 1st pair were 235 if I recall. I do want "V" > speed rating. Thanks. . . JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! ! Last edited by jcgriff2; 04-19-2009 at 07:07 PM.

04-20-2009, 01:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem I would go for the Bridgestone over the Firestone, on the Sizes I'll have to find my size charts but a rough guess the 245/50 are the same diameter as the 225/60 just wider. If your using that much fluid I would not put the repair off much longer P/S fluid can and will catch on fire if it comes in contact with any exhaust components. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-21-2009, 06:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,125 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem I agree w/ repair timetable. Sudden trip to West Coast in 2 days, so car will sit for 1-2 weeks, during which I'll find Votec or similar for p/s here in NJ. Then clock spring & tires. Wider tires would be nice. I agree w/ Bridgestone too - it's worth the cost I think. Well, I will have rental car for next week or 2 and s/b fine going thru AZ & CA deserts and won't have to buy p/s fluid! Thanks again . . . JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

04-22-2009, 01:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: 99 Continental - Power Steering Problem Have a good trip. __________________ Power Supply and Selection