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. The ...

QUESTION:The cam in my 1940 Ford Coupe doesn't make a lot of vacuum. I would like to put power-steering and Hydroboost brakes on the car. My son has an early 2000 Chevy Tahoe with Hydroboost brakes.

You probably don’t think much about your car’s steering. It’s all muscle memory, and once you’ve gotten used to your car, there’s not much muscle or brainpower required to steer it. That is until your ...