The motor from the build is an electric power steering pump from a junkyard car. This gets mounted on a one-off rear bike rack and drives the rear tire with help from some gears from a pocket bike ...

For most people, the first time they pay any attention to the power-steering pump is when it either boils over or starts making a horrible howling noise, and this is often during the middle of an ...

Either of these can annoyances can point to a potentially suspect, failing power steering pump. You might also notice potential failure at a track event where the pump might start to overheat.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. An easy way to do this is to remove the return hose, which goes from the power-steering rack back to the pump. Then, with a clamp, you can pinch off most ...

Driving classic Mopars with stock, sloppy, or leaky power steering systems on today's roads can be challenging. Manual steering is even worse with its slow 24:1 ratio. A wandering car that ...

Whereas a hydraulic power steering system uses an engine-driven pump and pressurized hydraulic fluid to help turn a truck's wheels and reduce driver effort, EPS replaces the hydraulic pump and ...

The power-steering pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid that helps the driver turn the steering wheel. Signs of steering-pump failure include leaks, noises or decreased assistance while steering.