earl lee
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So I had what I thought was the typical leaking power steering lines, ordered some from Tony and decided to take it to my shop to have them put it on along with the oil lines I ordered. (looked like to much of a pita, and i dont have the time to deal wrenching as I did a few years ago)
Anyhow, my shop states they feel the leak is coming from the power steering pump. When I was under the truck I can see the ATF on the bottom of the power steering pump. I knew it was leaking but just figured it was the line at the top since that is covered in crud.
My question is, do these pumps go bad? Just some background, I have not had any problems with my steering, it turns just fine rather slow turns or backing up. I just wanted to have the lines replaced.
Should I tell him to just replace the lines and not worry about the pump or does the steering pump goes bad? If I have to get a new pump I'll get one its not a big deal, just found it odd that my pump would be bad when ive had no steering issues.
Anyhow, my shop states they feel the leak is coming from the power steering pump. When I was under the truck I can see the ATF on the bottom of the power steering pump. I knew it was leaking but just figured it was the line at the top since that is covered in crud.
My question is, do these pumps go bad? Just some background, I have not had any problems with my steering, it turns just fine rather slow turns or backing up. I just wanted to have the lines replaced.
Should I tell him to just replace the lines and not worry about the pump or does the steering pump goes bad? If I have to get a new pump I'll get one its not a big deal, just found it odd that my pump would be bad when ive had no steering issues.