Very Strange Steering Noise!

[JFP in PA]

Power steering pump is going bad.

[luci5r]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Power steering pump is going bad.

Looking around the Internet, I'm hitting similar issues. Pump or something called the 'strut bearings'. Either way, I'm obviously out of warranty. A top of the head approximation on how much you think this might cost to fix?

Thanks.

PS: I'd also like to check the Power Steering Fluid but I don't know how. I know it's in the Engine Compartment somewhere. Is there a youtube video or something similar I could look at? Thanks!

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by luci5r

Looking around the Internet, I'm hitting similar issues. Pump or something called the 'strut bearings'. Either way, I'm obviously out of warranty. A top of the head approximation on how much you think this might cost to fix?

Thanks.

PS: I'd also like to check the Power Steering Fluid but I don't know how. I know it's in the Engine Compartment somewhere. Is there a youtube video or something similar I could look at? Thanks!

Check this out

Check Power Steering Level Porsche Boxster (1997-2004) - 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl.

[steved0x]

Several good videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=access+engine+compartment+on+ boxster

Your owner's manual also has the procedure for accessing the engine compartment. It can be kind of intimidating the first time, but it is pretty easy and only takes a few moments once you get used to it.

Here's a download for the 2005 Boxster manual if you don't have a hardcopy:

http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Other/Porshe/Owners%20Manuals/porsche_boxster_owners_manual_2005.pdf

Page 185 for opening the engine compartment and page 189 for the procedure to check the power steering fluid. NAPA auto parts usually carries The Pentosin CHF 11 S.

[luci5r]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Several good videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=access+engine+compartment+on+ boxster

Your owner's manual also has the procedure for accessing the engine compartment. It can be kind of intimidating the first time, but it is pretty easy and only takes a few moments once you get used to it.

Here's a download for the 2005 Boxster manual if you don't have a hardcopy:

http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Other/Porshe/Owners%20Manuals/porsche_boxster_owners_manual_2005.pdf

Page 185 for opening the engine compartment and page 189 for the procedure to check the power steering fluid. NAPA auto parts usually carries The Pentosin CHF 11 S.

Originally Posted by paulofto

Check this out

Check Power Steering Level Porsche Boxster (1997-2004) - 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl.

Guys,

Thank you very much for the videos; I do have the manual but thanks for the link. This is exactly what I'll do first before I take the car in anywhere. You're right, it does look a little intimidating since I've never done it before - but nothing over the top either. I'll definitely give it a shot!

Thanks again.

[luci5r]

Guys,

So I hit a wall in getting to the engine compartment. I reached the point where you need unscrew the 5 screws to remove the cover, and didn't really have any problems getting to that point. Followed the instructions in the manual and got to the engine cover rather easily, without issue.

The problem is the 5 screws. They won't budge! They are really tight. They seem to be some kind of "allen" type and the only thing I found that fit it fine was an old allen key that was used on some furniture I put together. It's a little, flimsy key and I just couldn't get any of the screws to budge.

The back cover made accessing the panel somewhat difficult, it's really not completely open and accessible; so I was half bending over the car in trying to unscrew, and I just couldn't apply enough strength.

Only thing I can think of is using some WD40 and see if that helps. Judging by how tight & snug these screws are, I don't believe this thing has been opened in a long time; and if it hasn't - my guess is I'm running really low, if not empty, on the power steering fluid. So before I take this car in, I'd really like to get those 5 screws open somehow and check the fluid level.

Don't know if you guys have any suggestions. Sort of a stupid problem.

Thanks.

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Power steering pump is going bad.

I was thinking th3 throwout bearing