Power steering woes

[Cucv_M1008]

My power steering hydro assist set up keeps over heating on my ls swap, I bled it multiple times and it still over heats and barfs out the top. The pump is a reman from the auto parts store. I was thinking a ps cooler and or a new pump from psc. Thoughs?

 

[Bent77]

Psc pumps are nothing special

 

[cheavyk10]

I would start with more capacity (think reservoir) and a cooler like from Derale. I used one of Derale's smaller units with success.

 

[Fastereddie]

I run a cooler on my hydro assist setup. No overheating issues. It is a psc pump.
Also a psc reservoir. An assist ram requires more reservoir capacity.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

I run a cooler on my hydro assist setup. No overheating issues. It is a psc pump.
Also a psc reservoir. An assist ram requires more reservoir capacity.

I only have the stock reservoir, it seems to happen at low speeds.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Psc pumps are nothing special

So a stocker from Napa is ok to use? Should I get a ls pump or stock 84 pump.

 

[Fastereddie]

I wouldn’t think your pump is the issue. I would lean towards reservoir capacity and cooling.

 

[skunked]

Adding a ram without increasing capacity is your primary issue. The cooler is the second, however not as important depending on the vehicle use and climate.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Adding a ram without increasing capacity is your primary issue. The cooler is the second, however not as important depending on the vehicle use and climate.

What's the best way to add capacity

 

[Fastereddie]

What's the best way to add capacity

I added a psc remote reservoir. I’m sure Amazon has cheap knock offs if one was on a budget.

 

[cheavyk10]

Here's the cheap way... Don't knock it as it's worked for years on my ride.

 

[Bent77]

Here's the cheap way... Don't knock it as it's worked for years on my ride.
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That and a cooler adds a lot of capacity

 

[Bent77]

So a stocker from Napa is ok to use? Should I get a ls pump or stock 84 pump.

Yes specifically I’d use NAPA. Their warranty and exchange works well

 

[skunked]

What's the best way to add capacity

The extension hose that @cheavyk10 posted and a cooler would be the budget friendly quick fix. A PSC pump, reservoir, AN fittings and a cooler will run you north of $600. I'm on my 3rd PSC pump so I'm not a huge fan of their pumps.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

The extension hose that @cheavyk10 posted and a cooler would be the budget friendly quick fix. A PSC pump, reservoir, AN fittings and a cooler will run you north of $600. I'm on my 3rd PSC pump so I'm not a huge fan of their pumps.

Not sure if that setup will work on a LS with belt placement. I'll see what I can do.

 

[Wes Harden]

Astro van has a remote reservoir can that fit over the standard Saginaw pump. Has a 1" fill hose. Can use the astro van reservoir or after market

 

[Blue85]

I think that's basically the same setup as on some 80's 1-tons. Would be cool to find an adapter from the standard cap/dipstick neck down to a 1" line.

 

[eodcoduto]

Same as the CUCV and civilian 6.2 diesels.

 

[BoondocK5]

Budget friendly reservoir.

Amazon.com

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Same as the CUCV and civilian 6.2 diesels.

Cucvs didn't have an extend res.