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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 03:29 PM
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Hydra boost problems

A friend of mine is having problems with his hydra boost, mainly leaks I think, has anyone rebuilt / resealed one or is a remanufactured unit best?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 03:31 PM
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Gotta go new bud, If you want it right.

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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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BTW, what's he having problems with? Symptoms? How old is fluid etc........


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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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He has fluid in the cab, looks like where the rod from the brake pedal goes into the MC (his words), I suggested a remanufactured unit but he's trying to save money & he's got the time.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 03:38 PM
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New units are not available, you are best off with a motorcraft reman.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 04:56 PM
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So his brakes failed but steering is good? Aside from the leak.

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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 05:42 PM
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Mine leaks at same joint. Been that way for 2yrs..no problems..lol
 
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Really need to check power steering fluid level as well as sample the sperm count. If it's brake fluid..........or power steering fluid/atf. That's the daddy.

Denny ( a weak PS pump will exhibit signals. Groaning, steerage issues)

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Originally Posted by DieselDenny
Really need to check power steering fluid level as well as sample the sperm count. If it's brake fluid..........or power steering fluid/atf. That's the daddy.

Denny ( a weak PS pump will exhibit signals. Groaning, steerage issues)

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Thanks for the pictorial & comments, from his explanation I'm pretty sure that it's power steering fluid, I've talked him into signing up here as he has other issues with the truck & the collective knowledge here is fantastic. He's already had a new transmission & various sensor problems, the truck still isn't right & it needs to be reliable for towing his race truck (It's a twin turbo Chevy, but don't hold that against him lol!)
 
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