H3 Power Steering issues

[H3BigBoy]

So I had a mobile mechanic tell me I needed to change out my High Power line to my power steering pump and it would fix the issue I was having. So $45 and 5 hours later I have changed the line and it still didn’t fix the problem. I can still see a leak coming from where the reservoir seems to be sitting. My truck got a little easier to turn but not much. What should I do next?


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[alrock]

What's the issue you are having? If you've got a leak then you've likely got to replace the reservoir. Is it making noise? Hard to turn? Help us with defining the issue.

 

[H3BigBoy]

Hard to turn.


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[Mr_Rich]

Power steering PUMP, not the high pressure hose. I think that is a common replacement item on our trucks once the mileage gets up there.

 

[alrock]

:yeahthat

 

[H3BigBoy]

Update!!!

My pump is out.

Today while driving home the pulley snapped and the belt popped. My truck over heated immediately after and it took me 3 hours to get home... now I have to find a pump, pulley and belt...

#nothappy


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[alrock]

Ouch, sorry to hear that.

Go OEM/AC Delco on the pump through Rockauto or your local dealer. I put in an O'Reilly one and it lasted 7 days.

 

[Roastbeast]

It’s a easy swap. Did mine in a few hours. If I remember right I pulled the pump and reused all the parts off the old pump. Your going to need a wheel puller

 

[Roastbeast]

It’s a easy swap. Did mine in a few hours. If I remember right I pulled the pump and reused all the parts off the old pump. Your going to need a wheel puller.the pump alone was a lot cheaper then a full assembly