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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:54 AM
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Is a manual vehicle with power steering harder to turn than a automatic vehicle with power steering?

I have a 97 Civic Hatchback CX model. I recently installed A/C and Power steering. I replaced the rack with a newly refurbished power steering one and used Honda power steering fluid. There are no leaks, no bubbles in the reservoir, and I followed the proper procedures. However, the steering still feels a little stiffer than my friends automatic 98 Civic EX.

Could it also be because my steering wheel is smaller than average?

Heres my video:

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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 01:16 AM
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No theyre all the same part number.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Could be your ps pump.is bad or going bad
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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possible when walking from one vehicle to the other op got sand in his vagina?

id give it some time, ive been in diff cars with ps and none are exactly the same, im sure age helps.in.loooseness.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by instrument
possible when walking from one vehicle to the other op got sand in his vagina?

id give it some time, ive been in diff cars with ps and none are exactly the same, im sure age helps.in.loooseness.
Lol good one so give it some time? Im thinking about replacing the pump and seeing if it gets better
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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powersteering fluid has been flushed before?
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tony_2018
powersteering fluid has been flushed before?
Yes, it was all disassembled
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HondaPartsHero
No theyre all the same part number.
Yeah thats what I figured :/

Originally Posted by aavtec
Could be your ps pump.is bad or going bad
Could be but the pulley is spinning super smooth and theres no noise coming from the pump when I start the car. No leaks or nothing. Ill try to post up a video today
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Someone tell me what this is and why does it have anything to do with steering? Rack Guide adjustment

http://www.civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=19324
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Just uploaded a video. Check it out!
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