Power Steering pump - frustrations!
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Tuned
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Power Steering pump - frustrations!
Hey all - have 2002 7.3 with 4" procomp on 315 BFGs with 10" wide Weld rims.
I have been battling steering issues for a while. Definitely wanders. This I can handle - for now - but what is really getting me is the power steering pump!
I am on my 4th AdvanceAutoParts reman - and the damn thing groans constantly when on the brakes and slow steering - I have replaced my hyrdoboost twice (AdvanceAutoParts reman) - even upgraded to a Red Head steering box - what gives?!?!?! I understand a crappy reman, but the odds of getting 4 pumps in row that suck? Do I need a NEW one? Suck it up and go dealer??
Thanks
Joe
I have been battling steering issues for a while. Definitely wanders. This I can handle - for now - but what is really getting me is the power steering pump!
I am on my 4th AdvanceAutoParts reman - and the damn thing groans constantly when on the brakes and slow steering - I have replaced my hyrdoboost twice (AdvanceAutoParts reman) - even upgraded to a Red Head steering box - what gives?!?!?! I understand a crappy reman, but the odds of getting 4 pumps in row that suck? Do I need a NEW one? Suck it up and go dealer??
Thanks
Joe
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They all make a slight whining noise, if you use Mobil 1 Synthetic trans fluid in the pump it shoud quiet it down some.
I replaced mine in 2010 due to a line blowing off, it didn't blow out of the threads, but I replaced the lines and pump while I had it apart. I bought an Autozone pump that happened to be a Ford reman so knock on wood, that's probably why I've had such good luck with it.
I replaced mine in 2010 due to a line blowing off, it didn't blow out of the threads, but I replaced the lines and pump while I had it apart. I bought an Autozone pump that happened to be a Ford reman so knock on wood, that's probably why I've had such good luck with it.
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I have a odd question, but does anybody know, which pressure our pumps
put out, or better should produce at which RPM?
I mean, theses pumps should have a minimum pressure line to operate
breaks (Diesel), Steering or maybe a hydraulic winch.
Im really interested in, because if I knew the OEM Specs, I could look after a better pump of another manufacturer and create a new bracket.
Mines start leaking again but still has enough pressure....and I hates to
renew a weak part with a weak part, again.
put out, or better should produce at which RPM?
I mean, theses pumps should have a minimum pressure line to operate
breaks (Diesel), Steering or maybe a hydraulic winch.
Im really interested in, because if I knew the OEM Specs, I could look after a better pump of another manufacturer and create a new bracket.
Mines start leaking again but still has enough pressure....and I hates to
renew a weak part with a weak part, again.
Tuned
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Subscribing to this. One of my pet peeves. Hope someone has some good info on the pumps. Even though mine is a 6.0 there should be similarities in the pump output specs.
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Nobody?
I mean....all I need is a OEM Diagram or something like that.....
Otherwise.....does anybody knows the pressure of the steering?
Maybe I call RedHead....they should know it.
I think about a 3.5ton Mercedes Sprinter Pump should work fine. They re build to take abuse.
I mean....all I need is a OEM Diagram or something like that.....
Otherwise.....does anybody knows the pressure of the steering?
Maybe I call RedHead....they should know it.
I think about a 3.5ton Mercedes Sprinter Pump should work fine. They re build to take abuse.
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Nobody?
I mean....all I need is a OEM Diagram or something like that.....
Otherwise.....does anybody knows the pressure of the steering?
Maybe I call RedHead....they should know it.
I think about a 3.5ton Mercedes Sprinter Pump should work fine. They re build to take abuse.
I mean....all I need is a OEM Diagram or something like that.....
Otherwise.....does anybody knows the pressure of the steering?
Maybe I call RedHead....they should know it.
I think about a 3.5ton Mercedes Sprinter Pump should work fine. They re build to take abuse.
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I have a odd question, but does anybody know, which pressure our pumps
put out, or better should produce at which RPM?
I mean, theses pumps should have a minimum pressure line to operate
breaks (Diesel), Steering or maybe a hydraulic winch.
Im really interested in, because if I knew the OEM Specs, I could look after a better pump of another manufacturer and create a new bracket.
Mines start leaking again but still has enough pressure....and I hates to
renew a weak part with a weak part, again.
put out, or better should produce at which RPM?
I mean, theses pumps should have a minimum pressure line to operate
breaks (Diesel), Steering or maybe a hydraulic winch.
Im really interested in, because if I knew the OEM Specs, I could look after a better pump of another manufacturer and create a new bracket.
Mines start leaking again but still has enough pressure....and I hates to
renew a weak part with a weak part, again.
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You mean this one? At the bottom of the photo?
That one goes to the reservoir on the fender. The other hose with a smaller diameter should pivot and seal with no issues.
Let me know if you want more pics.
That one goes to the reservoir on the fender. The other hose with a smaller diameter should pivot and seal with no issues.
Let me know if you want more pics.
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Somebody has to find a cure for our pump desease......
I did find a medicine for our backuplights and 2nd row space.....
seems to be that I have to find something again....
Thanks for those datas and the link. That helped a lot.
So I will ask Redhead what the maximum pressure on their boxes is, bevore they fail.....
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I doubt that our OEM pump feed enough oil to move 37" tires, brake a
hydroboost conversion setup on a V10 and in the worst case can parallel
work on a hydrowinch like Milemarker.
For me it seems to be a problem
for the OEM pump to fulfill its daily duty on the pavement. Just my 2cents
Otherwise feel free to write me, what I have to do, Brent.