power steering is no more

**transamgirl89** · 08-20-2010, 05:27 PM

So I had my power steering pump seize up on me today. Nothing like going 80 mph and ooppss I can't turn my steering wheel. Fun times. Getting it fixed and my coolant flushed so at least it didn't damage anything else.

**pajeff02** · 08-20-2010, 05:29 PM

Much carnage? I take it the belt blew off when the pump siezed.

**cammed goat** · 08-20-2010, 06:10 PM

Good to hear you are OK. That's the most important thing.

**transamgirl89** · 08-20-2010, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Much carnage? I take it the belt blew off when the pump siezed.

Yeah the only damage was a dent under the SS hood vent where the belt popped it and a few hoses were knocked loose. I was very fortunate nothing else went wrong. I just held the car steady and coasted to a stop on the side of the interstate. Scared the crap outta be cause I thought my engine was on fire at first cause of the smoke and nasty smell from the belt.