Initialjoe
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- 1994
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When I bought my truck earlier this year the Power steering wasn't working. However, at that time the brakes and transmission were a larger issue so I have taken care of those issues and have finally gotten the truck running right. I have been running without power steering for at least 2000 miles or so.
When I pour fluid into the reservoir the power steering will whine, half-work, and then stop whining/working as the fluid rapidly leaks out of the reservoir. I haven't added fluid into it for a while, but I would assume it would do the same thing if I added fluid. Do I only have to replace this reservoir? Or have I damaged something by running without fluid? The belt/pulley has been working fine, it has just been difficult to turn without the power steering. Also, can I just leave it without the power steering? I don't mind, it's just annoying in parking lots.
These might be stupid questions, but this is my first vehicle with power steering issues.
When I pour fluid into the reservoir the power steering will whine, half-work, and then stop whining/working as the fluid rapidly leaks out of the reservoir. I haven't added fluid into it for a while, but I would assume it would do the same thing if I added fluid. Do I only have to replace this reservoir? Or have I damaged something by running without fluid? The belt/pulley has been working fine, it has just been difficult to turn without the power steering. Also, can I just leave it without the power steering? I don't mind, it's just annoying in parking lots.
These might be stupid questions, but this is my first vehicle with power steering issues.