90' Plymouth Voyager hard steering at idle or parking

6 messages, Last post on Dec 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM

#5 of 6 90 Voyager by Dyke67ny Dec 19, 2008 (5:53 am)
Replying to: strailer (Dec 18, 2008 5:50 pm) Thank you for that info! I was originally thinking the pump but later was not so sure since the steering was not any better after it being replaced. The garage that replaced it for me said they had to re replace it with another one since they said there was an issue with that one. Question, on the same van, I have installed a temp gauge some time back. I notice after it has been running for awhile the temp reads between 190 and 230. I have been wondering why it should read up to 230. I can see when the stat opens as it drops right down to around 190. Anyway, the radiator has been replaced, the electric fan is working. I believe it is a 185 stat but the funny thing is that the heat inside never seems that hot. Could the guage not be that good? The "dummy light" for the temp guage is disconnected as there was no other place to have it connected since the temp sensor for the guage is taking its place. As for a t fitting, it is not an option. Bonnie Keep a smile on your face and love in your heart!
#6 of 6 2Carpros Ken by strailer Dec 19, 2008 (10:47 am)
Temp gauge, some gauges can be off i liitle, the best way to read the engine temp is to use an IR meter and take the reading from the thermostata housing and compare readings with the temp gauge. Please let me know,