power steering leak! need to get the kids home.
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power steering leak! need to get the kids home.
helllo everyone. a couple of weeks ago, I did the power steering flush and everything has been great. Today, however when I started the truck, I heard a sound like grinding when I turned the wheel and it was very stiff. while drivng iit felt ok, but not when at a stop. I checked the fluid level and it was fine when I got here, but now an hour later there is a puddle of p/s fluid under the truck and nothing in the reservoir. could it be the pump? what else can I check? I have to get my kids home.
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Thanks Mike for getting back to me, here's an update.
OK, so I decided to risk driving back home 35 miles and stopped by an auto parts store to pick up some fluid. To be safe, I got 6 1-pt containers. Filled the P/S fluid, and went on my way, checking every 5-10 miles. I didn't have any (substantial) leaks??? What gives, I thought, but went on my way, checking every chance I got. The fluid did not drain until I got home, but only after turning the ignition off -- I don't get that. Before I shut it off, I let it sit idling in a prking spot for about 15minutes, and only minor dripping. Once off, it was a steady 1-2 drops per second until the reservoir drained. Why would it only leak out that way when turned off? I will have a little bit of time to look at it again tomorrow since it is already dark. Mike, can you offer any insight as to why the leak gets worse when the ignition is turned off? Thanks again.
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Just broke a bolt, now what????
I was putting everything back together this afternoon, and broke the bolt/guide for the P/S pump and bracket. This is the top bolt for the P/S pump, that comes out of the engine ( goes through the bracket and top hole of the pump mounting holes, and is secured with a nut). I was tightening the nut and it popped off along with the end of the bolt I mentioned. I don't see a way to remove it in order to replace it, though. Is there a way to fix this, or am I screwed?
I was feeling so empowered working on the truck, and now this! Maybe I should stick to fixing phones...
I was feeling so empowered working on the truck, and now this! Maybe I should stick to fixing phones...
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It leaks when the engine is off because the seal is bad on the shaft, when it is moving the fluid cant leak out, shut it off and it leaks.
You need a new (used)power steering pump.
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www.roverlandparts.com
You need a new (used)power steering pump.
www.autosportsunlimited.com
www.roverlandparts.com
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