Power Steering
Ok, so I have an issue with my power steering. Its not all the time and it only happens when parking. The power steering will softly jerk a few times and then act like its totally out, making it really hard to turn the wheel at all. The system is full of fluid, with no leaks and it's only got 285 tires on it. Any one else had a problem like this? What did you end up finding was wrong with it???
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Is your 4wd engaging?
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I'd say your pump is weak and not keeping up at the low rpm's.:c:
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No, the 4wheel drive isnt engaging at all. It has a free spin hub kit. As far as the pump goes, I would totally be on board with that if it happened all the time, but its intermittent. Although the pump having a problem is about the only thing I have been able to come up with, too.
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slipping belt? that would cause intermittent pump RPM. Just a thought.
Mine has sucked for 4 years, tried new pumps, gears...etc. I have given up until i can afford a redhead pump or a Hydro assist. |
is your fluid frothy? could be a small air leak getting into the line and goofing up your oil?
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Originally Posted by nrfd208
(Post 889535)
No, the 4wheel drive isnt engaging at all. It has a free spin hub kit. As far as the pump goes, I would totally be on board with that if it happened all the time, but its intermittent. Although the pump having a problem is about the only thing I have been able to come up with, too.
Originally Posted by UglyTruck
(Post 890509)
slipping belt? that would cause intermittent pump RPM. Just a thought.
Mine has sucked for 4 years, tried new pumps, gears...etc. I have given up until i can afford a redhead pump or a Hydro assist. |
Is there a filter on that application? Overdue P/S filters have caused many goofy steering issues on semi trucks, similar to what you described.
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you need miller tool 6815 to check the pump. it could also but the gear box internally bypassing but it sounds like a weak pump or your idle is very low?
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Originally Posted by nrfd208
(Post 889535)
It has a free spin hub kit.
Out of curiosity, what did that conversion cost you, and did you pick up any mpg? |
Well guys, the problem isnt really brought on by temperature, it'll happen at any time. The fluid is not gettin frothy from air, like I said, the system is full with no leaks, air or fluid. I think I'll try a system flush and use synthetic fluid, see if that does anything. If that doesnt work, I guess I'll check the pressures from the pump and gear.
JBearSVT: I have about $1600 into the kit with the little extras I had to buy (lost a hub bearing which ruined a rotor...) I honestly dont know about the mileage yet, Im currently deployed and my wife actually installed (she did all the work, I just coached with a couple emails) the kit while ive been gone. I'll see if she's taken any milage numbers yet. |
Heh! She sounds like a keeper!
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Originally Posted by JBearSVT
(Post 890900)
Heh! She sounds like a keeper!
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Something else I would check is the filter/screen, I believe it is in the return line fitting on the back of the reservoir.
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