2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Help Power steering

[HWestfall]

I am having been having problems with a PS fluid leak for about 3-4 Months now. I have kepped the fluid level up when it has been down. But have not been able to determine were it is leaking for sure. I put fluid with stop leak in to slow it down and it did, but now the steering groans and is hard to turn at low speed & the brake act funny some of the time. It appears like the fluid is coming out of the filler cap now. Has anyone else had this happen ?



Harry



02 3500 ,6sp, HO ,4x4 ,Pac Brake, Isspro gauges, Chrome Brush guard w 4 KCs, DeeZee diamond Plate Running Boards, Smarty, TAG, AFE Stage 1

 

[HWestfall]

I just installed a new PS pump but still didn't fix it. The fluid foams and does come out of the filler cap. Any ideas? Is there another assist to the power steering besides the hydraulic pump? Harry

 

[SMorneau]

Is it possible you are keeping the level of the fluid a little high and the brake booster canister is discharging causing it to puke a little out?

 

[HWestfall]

Its more than a little besides the steering is like it soesn't have powersteering at low speed Harry

 

[HWestfall]

UpDate I got the steering problem fixed finally the day before Thanksgiving. After replacing the finally unit twice. The first one was bad. I found that it was leaking between the Hyde-Booster &the Brake Master Cylinder. The seal in the Hydro-Booster was leaking, the P Steering Fluid ate the seal on the master cylinder so I had to replace it too. So if your P Steering Fluid starts leaking and don't see were check between the master cylinder & Hydro-Booster. Harry





02 3500, P. Blue, HO 6-sp.

 

[Joe Mc]

Ugh! Man that stinks - thanks for letting us know what it was and how you made out.