Veritas Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 This thing is a dualy apparently 1 ton that he just picked up for work and it leaks all the power steering fluid it has from full to empty within half an hour or so. Does anyone happen to have any suggestions for places to look at in there that would cause it to leak or know them well enough to take a look at it/possibly fix it for some dough? Let me know, thankey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 dont drive more than a half hour problem fixed... check the lines and fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Check the return line where it leads into the pump and box. I would clean it all off so better trace it. IIRC the front seal is prone to leaking as well. Fairly easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 At that age you'll just have to look, but there's only about 4 parts to that power steering system, pump, pressure hose, steering box, and return hose. I've seen all of those leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 The cooler on those things go bad. People replace them with aftermarket coolers that are 1/4 the price. But, if it's leaking that damn fast, the leak should be obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA In Progress Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Does it have Hydroboost? If so, it could be the booster/lines leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Check the pump pulley. I had a 94 Blazer that would leak PS fluid out of the pulley shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Does it have Hydroboost? If so, it could be the booster/lines leaking. Yeah I forgot about this, this is very likely if its a 1 ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I have the exact same kind of truck.... I could check it out this week sometime if you want to drop it off for a day or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'll ask my buddy and look at it myself, I was just lazy about the ish. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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