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biglougti
09-05-2008, 09:03 PM
96 protege LX 1.5L

on flat ground without movement i cannot move wheels left or right and belt squeals like crazy. Once moving, steering is fine (i think just because i am moving)

fluid level is exactly where it should be, no leaks

is the pump just shot? i got a replacement from a junk yard since these are crazy expensive new or remanufactured - just wondering if there's something else i should try before swapping it out.

also, do i have to worry about bleeding the lines?

91Protege
09-06-2008, 02:34 PM
Id say your pump is prob shot. As you say its squeeling it prob froze up or something inside the pump broke.