power steering

[Smitch320]

School me on the PS system. 86 k10

Mine, like I think most everyone's leaks like hell. Is it worth replacing? I think mine is leaking from hoses, not the pump...

 

[PrairieDrifter]

There's a good possibility the whole system is leaking ha. It's definitely not out of the ordinary, new power steering lines aren't really expensive at all and neither is a pump, in my opinion. you can even do the seal on the steering sector, if it's leaking.

I've never driven a vehicle with a nicer power steering sytem than a squarebody with the system in good condition

 

[87ChevyR10]

There's a good possibility the whole system is leaking ha. It's definitely not out of the ordinary, new power steering lines aren't really expensive at all and neither is a pump, in my opinion. you can even do the seal on the steering sector, if it's leaking.

I've never driven a vehicle with a nicer power steering sytem than a squarebody with the system in good condition

I hear that! I could literally turn the steering wheel with 1 finger. It's that easy.

The lines on mine are wet, but not dripping.

 

[firebane]

There's a good possibility the whole system is leaking ha. It's definitely not out of the ordinary, new power steering lines aren't really expensive at all and neither is a pump, in my opinion. you can even do the seal on the steering sector, if it's leaking.

I've never driven a vehicle with a nicer power steering sytem than a squarebody with the system in good condition

High pressure hose cost me $60 .. that to me is pretty expensive for a hydraulic hose LOL.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

High pressure hose cost me $60 .. that to me is pretty expensive for a hydraulic hose LOL.

But it's for the nicest power steering you can buy!!

 

[PrairieDrifter]

I hear that! I could literally turn the steering wheel with 1 finger. It's that easy.

The lines on mine are wet, but not dripping.

Yep that's what I always say! You can always drive it with one finger it's awesome haha.

If your lines are wet the hose inside the crimp could have deteriorated and is starting to leak. clean the pump up real good, I would just use a pressure washer then get new lines and install them and see if you still have a leak if you do you can tell easily since you have new lines and everything is clean then decide what needs to be replaced from there