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Old 01-30-2011, 01:13 PM
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I have been fighting steering problems all winter. When the truck is cold and I start it it dosent give me any power steering. I cant even drive it. After awhile it seems to break loose ! I get steering and brakes but the pump is whining and the fluid is foaming and usually pukes out the fill cap. I have replaced the fluid 2 times and it hasent changed. What should I look at ? A new pump or steering box.
2001 , 2500 with 24 valve. 130000 miles
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Originally Posted by gall087
I have been fighting steering problems all winter. When the truck is cold and I start it it dosent give me any power steering. I cant even drive it. After awhile it seems to break loose ! I get steering and brakes but the pump is whining and the fluid is foaming and usually pukes out the fill cap. I have replaced the fluid 2 times and it hasent changed. What should I look at ? A new pump or steering box.
2001 , 2500 with 24 valve. 130000 miles
my opinion says new pump
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return hose from box to pump sucking air??
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it was loose on the steering box a month ago! Maybe the "o" ring or seal is shot. will look at that . thanks
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