bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
what makes a power steering pump go bad? mine has just about given up the ghost, it is a hydroboost unit and only seems to start to work when the motor is revved up, is there a way to save it? it dosent leak just yet
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powersteering pump
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goldwing2000
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Sometimes they just wear out. Chalk it up to entropy. You might be able to find a rebuild kit but it's easier to just replace it.
You sure the belt isn't slipping? They don't always make noise when they slip.
You sure the belt isn't slipping? They don't always make noise when they slip.
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
yeah its tight, its just been getting progressivly worse
smalltowncowboy
1/2 ton status
one good thing to do is install a power steering cooler
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goldwing2000
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Could be worn vanes, could be an internal leak, could be a severely scored pump housing... you name it.
Saginaw pumps are good and strong but when they let go, they let go.
As cowboy said, installing a cooler when you put in the new pump is also a good idea.
Of course, it could be something as simple as contaminated fluid, too. Since you're running hydroboost, you may have blown a seal in the MC and gotten brake fluid in your PS pump. That'll crap things out in a hurry. If your brake fluid level is ok, try a flush and fill on the PS fluid. It couldn't hurt.
Saginaw pumps are good and strong but when they let go, they let go.
As cowboy said, installing a cooler when you put in the new pump is also a good idea.
Of course, it could be something as simple as contaminated fluid, too. Since you're running hydroboost, you may have blown a seal in the MC and gotten brake fluid in your PS pump. That'll crap things out in a hurry. If your brake fluid level is ok, try a flush and fill on the PS fluid. It couldn't hurt.
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
hey smalltowncowboy does your yota have graphics on the cab? and kcs?
