Power Steerin busted - Discovery 3

Tiny
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Discovery 3 power steering pipe busted - can the vehicle be driven without the power steering fluid?
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 8:34 PM

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Tiny
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It can, but the safety issue comes to mind. Do you have towing available?
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 8:42 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. No, not close to anything really. Are you referring to safety in terms of the fact that the steering is becoming increasingly difficult - or is there danger to the engine in your opinion?
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 10:21 PM
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No danger, just safety due to the increased steering effort.
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 10:29 PM
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Thanks for the advice!
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 10:35 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for trusting us with problems.
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 10:58 PM

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