Hey Mate, very helpful video thanks. Just one tip I found useful. If you leave the cap on when removing the return line it doesn’t leak as much.

@FordMercGuy

11 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. Ah yes good call, that is also the inverse when you want more fluid to drop out quicker.

Very helpful video. I used vinyl tubing(8 mm ID, just about 10mm OD when I measured it) inserted into the return line and I then tightened the hose clamp. No leaks. Used a bit of good(3M is the brand I used) masking tape to block the return on the tank.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Good solutions yourself mate 👌

Good video. I like your laid back style, and simple and easy to understand instructions. Thanks for that.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Legend mate, thankyou for the feedback! 👊👊 Cheers

Nice job mate. Concise without the BS. Bravo :)

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Legend thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it mate cheers

Thank's for the two videos, very helpful.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, glad they could help!

Extremely informative and easy to follow cheers 👍

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers boss! This was one of my early Vids and I feel my new ones are much more refined being edited properly. But thanks for the support mate!

Excellent video and the details are great thank you. Now I can start on mine tomorrow 🙏🏼👍

@FordMercGuy

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad the video can be of help! No dramas good luck and have fun certainly worth the peace of mind once it's done

Excellent video! I did mine my just undoing the lower hose and replacing fluid every week b cause I wasn't too sure. This will help a lot of people!

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate I was also unsure about what to do and the videos online didn't really help too much that was specific for the Ford Falcon BA. Once I worked out what needed to be done then the idea came about to film it so yeah I'm also hoping it helps others down the track.

Thanks for this vid! Saved me $$$ doing it myself as per your instructions. I had previously gotten air in the system after a brake bleed (turning steeing wheel for better access each side). The fluid was also pretty dirty and could not get the air out even with wheels raised. Now I have a quiet system with clean fluid. Top vid! 🙂

@FordMercGuy

9 ай бұрын

Winning, great news of the great results! Enjoy the fruits of your labour boss

@user-xq9zw3hc6f

6 ай бұрын

You just have the cap off the tank to burp the air bubbles out during the flush

Nice detailed work🙋👍thanks

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

No worries!! 👊👊

Thanks for this video, it was really helpful.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback mate, glad I could help! 👊👊

How to fix: WHEEL SHUDDERS WHILE TURNING AFTER CHANGING FLUID If you have this issue as I did, don't worry too much you just have air in the lines. If there are only small shakes you can drive around and the pump will slowly remove the air. Helps if you pull over every 10min to open and close the reservoir (bring brake fluid with you as the level will drop). If you have Major shaking you try slow turning the wheel at least 20 times lock to lock with the car off and the wheels in the air. If that doesn't work repeat the flush and send the return line straight back into the reservoir. Also, recommend covering the alternator with an ice cream container lid and using an empty can to catch the fluid that comes out of the reservoir. Best of luck

@jamestate858

2 жыл бұрын

Also great video, love the clear and easy to follow directions. Thanks Ford Merc Guy

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, one of my early videos before I got into editing and streaming talking/directions but not bad at all. It got me into the momentum of videoing my future jobs so this video I have to thank for starting it all 🙏

Nice job mate.

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

Did a flush today myself for the first time, I used a shop vac with some 10mm tubing going into the power steering fluid container and draining it out and then the outlet tube. The vacuum had a container so that it didn't slosh all inside the vacuum. I dripped a little bit of the steering fluid near the alternator/on it but wiped it away quickly. It actually worked extremely well and I couldn't have done it without your video pointing out the outlet tube and noting the alternator placement (still fucked it up with a bit of drippage)

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work man. I'm glad I could help you out with some of my pointers in my vid. Yeah don't worry, after you do this job a few times it's much more a breeze and you'll get thee hang of being able to navigate with less mess. Add me on instagram man, FordMercGuy. Can keep in touch over there.

Good vid, I don't think you need to flick something for luck, you're very capable👍

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Well extra luck can't hurt but cheers mate 👊 👊

Excellent video. Very informative. I will be trying this on my FG Falcon soon. They appear to have the same setup and layout.

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers boss, yes I'm not familiar with the FG but from images the engine bay looks identical. Likely not much has changed, FG owners would know more!

@aussieman9928

3 жыл бұрын

Its exactly the same on the fg mate, I just did my 2010 fg the same way as the video, only difference is mine had a support bracket on the hose connection where you replace the o ring 👍

@HybridBell

3 жыл бұрын

@@aussieman9928 Yeah mate I flushed and replaced the pwr steering fluid in my car a fortnight ago. Was virtually identical as you mentioned. It's quite convenient that the engine bays across the Barra Falcons are nearly identical.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Was easy for Ford to keep things the same, also makes it good for us for parts as they age xx

@aussieman9928

3 жыл бұрын

@@HybridBell yeah can't go wrong with the mighty Barra mate 👍

Great video mate thanks. Have noticed this problem on my 2010 fg xr6. I will try the same thing but people also recommend filling it back up with stop leak fluid, just in case it starts again 👍

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate no dramas! Well I considered the stop leak.. But I gather with additives designed to clog leaks.. Perhaps my clog other parts in the pump/system over time. I dunno I decided for non stop leak at this point in time.

@aussieman9928

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy ok Cheers. I replaced the o ring in mine and filled it with stop leak fluid, but it still has a tiny leak. Hopefully by tomorrow it will stop

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck mate. I found in the end, after replacing my o ring there, I had a leak further above at the reservoir tank ands pump mating area and changed that O ring and all leaks sorted.

@aussieman9928

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy ok Cheers any chance you could point out where the o ring is above there. Not saying pull everything apart again but if you could just point me in the general direction, would be much appreciated mate? 👍👍👍

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I discovered that O ring by watching a video on KZread with a guy disassembling a power steering pump of a Ford Falcon BA if you search for Ford Falcon power steering pump autopsy you will see the video that I'm talking about and I saw the O-ring as he separated the tank Reservoir from the pump when he separates them. I got the power steering O-ring kit for the Ford Falcon BA power steering for about $15 from Repco

I'd remove the accessory belt and keep turning the power steering pump pulley by hand, to push out the old fluid. This minimises the chance of air getting into the system and the pump "running dry" for a while.

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

I like this thinking cheers for sharing mate

@The3rdCoat

4 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy no problem, this is how I did it a while back and didn't get any of that noise when I turned on the engine

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

I did it the exact same way I did this video on Mum's BF and didn't get that sounds so it was very interesting

you can flush it by connecting the return hose back to the tank filling it with power steering fluid run the car and turn the wheel to flush the rack and hoses then drain the old fluid from the tank from the return hose feed on the tank and you can drain it by removing the return hose and having a catch bottle ready can plug the hole on the tank from inside the tank before removing the hose to not spill it

@FordMercGuy

6 ай бұрын

Good onya mate!

Very helpful video where did you purchase the clear hose and attachment and what size for the blocking hose?

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot mate, I got the clear hose from Autobarn, the attachment from total tools for about 30c (i was looking for brass double ended joiner but couldn't go past that cheap one and it works) and the blocking hose I just used left over power steering hose a 7.9mm memory. Cheers

It is a steel hose cheers

I will be doing this to my fg xr6. Sounds like you have a bearing on one of the pulleys thats stuffed.

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeahh I don't know when the last time these pulleys and idlers have been changed so very likely!

Hi mate. Thanks for the video. I did mine over the weekend. Only problem I am having is when the engine is off the oil level is full but when I start the engine then the oil sucks in and level is below low while engine is running and comes back to normal full when I turn off. Is it meant to do that? Any advice. TIA

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, oil level should be checked when car is off for accurate reading otherwise the oil is splashing around and giving false reading on the stick. Most commonly car oil levels is to be checked when oil is at operating temperature and car has been off for a few minutes for the oil level to drop to accurate level to be read on the stick. I'm not a mechanic but owners manual and online research will give you more info on this. Cheers

Nice video. What size is that barbed joiner you used please mate?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Unfortunately I have no idea, I just grabbed it from a local bunnings style store using a stretch of power steering hose from my old merc as diameter reference for finding a joiner that would fit. Its some type of air hose coupling joiner. But just find something that fits snugly and you'll be in action.

@joebloggs7828

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy Ahh kk, thanks for that. I didn't have a reference without taking off the hose and leaking everywhere so was hoping you knew 😁I'll go check out Bunnings or Pirtek and get something. Appreciate the quick reply...

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen something brass joiner similar at supercheap Auto, could use some of their power steering hose for reference. I think would be cheaper from hardware store though. All good mate. Enjoy the job ahead

Hey maye not sure if you still reply or not but I'm wondering can I insert a tube in the tank pump it out that way turn on the car for a few seconds and drain any more that comes thru then refill it? Or would that cause to much damage? Sadly I haven't got clams and all the stuff arm cheers 👍

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I wouldn't start the car personally as the pump would draw alot of air in the system which isn't good at all. You could suck as much fluid out top up with fresh fluid fun it for a few mins then suck all the fluid out again and top up with fresh fluid fill the fluid coming out looks fresh. But I ended up doing it my way to try get rid of all the fluid rather than try to dilute it clean. Hope it helps mate.

@grahamdevlin273

2 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy yeah no worries sounds a bit better I might see if I can pick up a hand pump from super cheap might make it a bit easier 👍 cheers for the reply mate

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Or to save hand pump cost, unplug that rear return hose and drain the fluid into a container. Quicker than pumping out from up top. But gotta work quick, can get messy. But easy to do.

I'm not sure if mine is going to push the fluid through the clear hose when I turn the steering wheel. How would that work if the car isn't turned on?

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Consider it mate, that regardless if car is on or off.. The power steering pump is pushing the fluid around to help the wheels turn. So as the wheels turn the fluid is moving. It may move quicker when the car is on, but it certainly moves when the car is off. Hope it helps!

I'm confused on the fluid levels, there are two lines on the tank, does that mean you only fill to the top of second line marker? or just fill to the top..if that makes sense.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes I use the top one as the Max and the bottom one has the minimum closer to the top one is what I do

Gday if I have a leak under the power steering fluid bowl does that mean I have to replace the whole line, which I have been told by a couple of mechanics,would greatly appreciate your feedback cheers

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You may have a leak from one of the internal reservoir bottle that mates to the pump (my leak was from there after much investigation).

@kennethjones4290

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy thanks bud will check

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry auto predict removed the word O-ring in my reply above. If you're DIY minded you can remove the pump + reservoir from the car and then separate the bottle and the pump, I got a power steering O ring kit from repco for $12. I used another video on KZread something along the lines of "Ford falcon ba power steering pump biopsy" that video guided me for getting to that O ring

What size is that return coupling So I can make mine myself Thanks

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I'm unsure what size it is/was. Appologies

Can a BA FORD FALCON POWER STEERING UNIT FIT THE AU FORD FALCON XR6 TICKFORD ENGINE

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't think so mate. AU and BA power steering pumps look completely different!

Hey mate , any problem with using that oil? I have an fg falcon and I want to use that oil.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hi mate no dramas since using this oil. Just match the cars requirements either dot3 or 4

From my experience the main reason for PS leak is faulty oring on pressure line. Didn't see you change it.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes can be many o'rings that fail overtime that contribute to a leak. I later found the o ring between reservoir bottle and the pump where they mate together solved the last of my leak

My power steering is hard to turn then somtimes easy to turn is this a failing pump or is it just air in the system you think? And needs bleeding like in this video also what size is that clear hose and metal connector, and from what you said at the end of the vid about the car bleeding the air out of the system i take it this is a self bleeding system?

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother, I'm no mechanic but I can talk from my own experience here. Maybe your pump is on its way out? When I had air in my system.. The whole steering would shake at slow speeds like doing 3 point turns etc. One way you can test for air in your system is out the front wheels up in the air on jack stands, take the cap off the reservoir and turn left and right and see if inside the reservoir if it's bubbly and frothy from any bubbles/micro bubbles getting pushed through the system and up into the reservoir being pushed up high. Unfortunately the metal connector was something I picked up at random from Total tools and the hose I bought from Mitre 10 that fit the size of the metal connector. Find out the power steering hose diameter (pretty generic for most power steerings of most makes) and find a connector that can fit inside the power steering diameter. Sorry can't be of more help there mate.

@ShannonHartnett-117

2 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy ok thanks mate appreciate the advice

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

No dramas mate. Good luck and let us know how you go!

@ShannonHartnett-117

2 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy could also be the power steering oil pressure switch playing up but I'm sure it would throw a code if that was the problem

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience so far with these Falcons I haven't even had the engine light come on when the ignition coils are playing up.. Let alone power steering pressure switch. Maybe the ecu codes only display for certain things.

hi bud can i use this oil on the au falcons?

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, check out thuds penrite website for oil listings: engine oil, trans, brake fluid etc etc www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/ you could use this oil.. From my quick check, looks like the AU series needs more viscous oil than BA. Go with factory recommendation as per listing's on these oil cross reference websites. This was an LPGdedicated BA so oil used for petrol only BA would be slightly different again.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi bud, I just re read your comment and hadn't realised you were asking for powersteering fluid. My mistake I thought you were asking about engine oil. The powersteering fluid should be very similar in recommendations for these models however check on the penrite website anyway for peace of mind, cheers

@benpasquale6353

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy thanks pal...i used penrite hs50 synthetic...powersteering is alot lighter

Is it the same for fg falcons?

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps not much difference! I haven't worked on this part on a fg to talk feom experience!

This a dedicated gas bf falcon?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate yeah she is!

@danielbass09

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy awesome. Love to see some more gas related vids. Just changed the spark plugs on mine and took for a test drive after and power steering started making a noise. So watched your vid to do a flush. Completed that today, but is still making a noise at low speeds... :-/ was hoping it was just old fluid and wasn’t the pump...

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the pump vibrating/etc comes and goes on mine. You could try let the car idle for a while with cap off incase there are any air bubbles in the system.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Hopefully can learn more Egas setup and share knowledge. Good luck with your pump mate

@danielbass09

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy yeah I though I may have sucked air into the line as I moved the wheels for access under the car, (replaced passenger engine mount) but moved them with the engine off and by pushing the wheels themselves rather than turning the wheel... haven’t found anyone online with a similar scenario.

How many litres is needed?

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

6.6L for BA Barra as per penrite oil lifting.

@magyaradam

Жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy 6.6 litres for power steering fluid? Wow Ok. Thanks man. That's a lot more than I thought.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Oh excuse me, sorry mate I thought this was my engine oil change video. I used about 1.5L for the power steering flush. Have 2L up your sleeve, should be plenty.

@magyaradam

Жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy lol, I I wonder about that haha. Thanks man

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hahah no dramas mate!

?? Any1 know??

Worlds worst video to try to listen to with headphones in with all that creaking in the background

@FordMercGuy

4 ай бұрын

Appologies. An early video of mine. These days I do a lot of post video editing for the audio so it's much less distraction of the surroundings around the car