So as some of you know I've been through 4 or so power steering pumps (All napa warrantied)
The pumps work fine for about a month or so until it starts to moan a bit. I don't have any issues with steering (same effort as before) brakes work very well too, so I don't think there's a restriction anywhere in the lines. I can tell you my hydroboost pressure lines are on fire though (not sure about steering box line.) They'll literally burn you after running for 30 min or more. After about a month the fluid starts to smell very burned and the moaning starts. I'm wondering if a cooler like the 3rd gen trucks have might up the capacity and keep all of the fluid cooler. Maybe if the oil isn't being overheated it won't moan after a month of use.
For those wondering I've flushed the system with at least 3-4 quarts every time I've changed the pump.
I see power steering fluid coolers on all types of vehicles. It can't hurt . I know that the power steering high pressure line right after the p/s pump can get so hot that I've gotten 2ed degree bur
So as some of you know I've been through 4 or so power steering pumps (All napa warrantied)
The pumps work fine for about a month or so until it starts to moan a bit. I don't have any issues with steering (same effort as before) brakes work very well too, so I don't think there's a restriction anywhere in the lines. I can tell you my hydroboost pressure lines are on fire though (not sure about steering box line.) They'll literally burn you after running for 30 min or more. After about a month the fluid starts to smell very burned and the moaning starts. I'm wondering if a cooler like the 3rd gen trucks have might up the capacity and keep all of the fluid cooler. Maybe if the oil isn't being overheated it won't moan after a month of use.
For those wondering I've flushed the system with at least 3-4 quarts every time I've changed the pump.