2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Power Steering Pump

[LHartman]

Got a pump that I think is going out. Starting to howl pretty good. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a new/rebuilt one?



Also, my hoses are leaking. Can a hose shop build me a set or should I go with original equipment?



Loren

 

[Chipstien]

Check out this thread... ... . https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=89611



Seems the best bet is a new one from Cummins for $304. Stay away from Remanufactured pumps. And even the hi-performance AGR pumps don't seem to be lasting.

 

[NevadaBadBoy]

Hi Loren.



From my previous and others' past experiences, don't go with a reman P/S pump. I was in the same boat you are in and went the less expensive route. Rebuilt pumps may be cheaper, but not always as reliable. I've gone through 2 rebuilt pumps in a week and after the last one, I decided to go call Cummins in Reno. Had a new Dodge P/S pump shipped overnight and it cost me a little over $340 ($40 was for shipping). It worked right out of the box and still does. Of course that was only 3 or 4 days ago.



My advice to you is stick with Cummins or Dodge P/S pumps... . definitely stay away from NAPA... .



Can't give you any recommendations for the hoses, though. Still on my original pair. If they are not much more from Cummins as opposed to another chain store (see above), I'd definitely go for the OEM...



Martin

 

[BPonci]

I agree with sticking to oem cummins. I don't think a hose shop will make you a p/s hose due to liability concerns. But that doesnt mean you have to tell them what it is for

 

[dremelts]

Was it extremely cold when it started howling, and are you using standard P/S pump fluid, and did it quiet down after driving for awhile???



If the answer to all of the above is yes then maybe you don't need a P/S pump. These pumps are notorious for sqealing/howling when it is cold using standard fluid. Replace the fluid with SynPower and the the noise goes away.

 

[doodad]

Does anyone have the part number from Cummins. The parts guy there i talked too was having problems finding it. Maybe it was too close to lunch time.

 

[Chipstien]

I need the Cummins part number too. Cummins NW told me they don't sell them.

 

[TFabian]

I have a 96. The part number for the pump is from the Cummins Customized Parts Catalog for my engine serial number. The part number is 3930277, pump, hydraulic.



For those that are interested, you can order a Cummins Engine parts catalog that is specific to your engine( by serial #). You can order it online from Cummins. You will need your engine serial number and CPL number off of the data plate on the front of the engine. Well worth the money. It saves a tremendous amount of time ordering parts from your local dealer.



The link to order a parts catalog is:



http://www.powerstore.cummins.com/c...ized_Parts_Catalogs&template=customized_parts

 

[doodad]

OK here is the low down on the part number for the power steering pump. TFabian that part number is for the Vacum pump @$1100 CAD.



The proper part number for the power steering pump from cummins is 3923123 @ $597 CAD. I ended up opting for a New steering pump from Dodge @ $440 CAD. I figure that dodge gets most of the other parts for the truck from cummins/fleetguard, so thats prolly where the pump comes from. Time will tell...

 

[doodad]

It would be nice if one of the Moderators Pinned this thread. It seems everyday there is someone new with steering problems asking the same question. The steering pump issue is more rampant than the KDP problem. This might help others steer clear of shoddy rebuilds.



Thanxs Jeff

 

[doodad]

Getting my new pump put in monday when the temps are not -40. I will post back with the results

 

[doodad]

Okay i finally got the new steering pump on and all is good now.

The new pump which i ordered through a buddy that works for DC came right in a Cummins box. It is ONE finger steering now, with no grinding , binding or howling. A big lesson learned from this is to stick with the OEM parts and dont bother with rebuilds.

Trying to save money ended up costing me more.