2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Power Steering Growl

[DennyDay]

Power steering system makes a lot of noise when it it cold - - I understand there is a filter screen and a ball check valve some where in the system - - can anyone tell me where these two are and how to clean, swap, or replace them.



Thanks,

Denny

 

[Cummins724]

Try switching to a synthetic fluid... . cured mine.

 

[PC12Driver]

Try switching to a synthetic fluid... . cured mine.

+1



Same here. It is still a bit stiff when it's really cold out, but no more groan.

 

[n7gxz]

The screen and check ball are behind the hex nut that the high pressure hose connects into on the back of the pump.



Kevin

 

[CochranD]

what fluid ?

Seems like everyone has changed to Synthetic PS , but what kind ??

Amsoil doesnt even list a PS fluid but RP does.

 

[PC12Driver]

If I recall correctly, I used Valvoline SynPower. Got it at the local auto parts chain store.

 

[Dave M]

Seems like everyone has changed to Synthetic PS , but what kind ??

Amsoil doesnt even list a PS fluid but RP does.

I used REDLINE synthetic PS fluid from NAPA.



Dave

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I run Royal Purple EZ-Max PS fluid. Is it better than Valvoline SynPower?



Tough Call.

 

[BOstiguy]

I just went thru the same thing on my truck, I read somewhere about using Lube-Gard power steering additive. It can be found at NAPA. I think it's a 4 or 6 oz. bottle and all I did was use a turkey baster to suck out the old PS fluid and then poured in the new stuff. After it cycled thru the system I have yet to hear the growl again and it's bee pretty cold around here lately.

I was hesitant to try it but it worked out really well for me. It was about $7-8 for that little bottle.





link: Lubegard P. S. additive

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Anybody else notice has quick PS fluid turns dirty?

 

[DennyDay]

A lot of good Info - - - Thanks everybody - - - Purchased some valvoline Synthetic this PM and will put in tomorrow AM with the turkey baster.



Denny

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

I tried the fluid change, and it worked until it got really cold. Then I had no assist at all, even when it warmed up.

Follow these links for the screen fix. I also stretched the spring a little. My steering is better than ever. It was always a little coarse, but it was nice and smooth today. We'll see how it is once the temp drops again though.



Read all 4 pages:

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69047&highlight=no+power+steering+cold



See this link for cleaning and reassembly.

http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/powersteering.html



good luck.

Joe

 

[DennyDay]

Well -- Change out the fluid and Saturday AM temp was 7 degrees and no growl. Was so happy I did wife's truck also!



Thanks guys.



Denny