Power steering pump questions
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: Cape Cod Ma
Power steering pump questions
Replacing my radiator core support on my 1997 f350 soon, while I have the front end apart I'm thinking about replacing my ps pump lines which are really rusty but not leaking yet. Can I just pull those couple lines off and put new ones on? Do I need to bleed the system? If so how to? Do I need to use thread locker or any other type of sealant? Any advise appreciated never replaced them before. Thanks Kyle
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 910
Likes: 96
From: Fl.
Kyle, When I changed mine it was unbolt , replace, top off ,start up. It will purge the air just top off again. Was not a big deal. Did not use any type of locker or sealant. Been a few yr. ago and no problems.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 774
Likes: 25
From: Reno, Nevada
Ford spec'd ATF instead of power steering fluid. I blew a hose awhile back and put PS fluid in during a roadside repair and keep forgetting to change it to ATF. So far nothing bad has happened but I'm sure the ATF has some advantage to it.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 910
Likes: 96
From: Fl.
Trending Topics
More Turbo
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 664
Likes: 129
From: Columbia, MD
Change the lines, including the metal cooler lines. Mine went with no warning; luckily I was going uphill when "Whaaaa? Where did my power assist go?" Slow down, plan for the curves, two arms to haul the wheel from side to side. Not a fun day.
Those original metal lines will be weak from metal fatigue. Mine broke off right at the pump fitting. Not something you want experience first hand.
Those original metal lines will be weak from metal fatigue. Mine broke off right at the pump fitting. Not something you want experience first hand.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Davehart24
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jan 26, 2015 08:40 PM
abe
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Jan 10, 2013 07:52 PM
BenS
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Aug 30, 1999 06:44 AM