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  1. A

    Power Steering

    Does anyone have a tried and true method of curing the almost non-existent power steering at idle? I have a 1994 K1500 with the factory style saginaw pump. Nothing fancy, no hydroboost or big tires. Still running the LT245-16s. I have changed the pump 3-4 times over the truck's life and I always...
  2. S

    What is proper power steering pump bleeding procedure? Nothing seems to work!

    Just replaced my leaking pump, pulley, and high pressure line on my 88 C1500. I jacked the front wheels off the ground filled the PS pump up to the cold full line and with the engine OFF turned the wheel side to side bump to bump probably 200 times, I refilled the fluid occasionally but it...
  3. TwistedTahoe

    NEW P/S pump, nothing at idle or below 15mph

    I’ve got a 99 Tahoe 5.7L. I have put on 2x New Carquest pumps (P/N #988748CQ) I did one new pump, had the issue described in the title. I chalked it up to being a bad part and just slapped on a pump from a junkyard. All was fine until that blew up doing donuts (stupid i know). I figured I’d try...
  4. B

    PS pump internals beyond hope? (pics)

    Hi everyone, 88 G20 van with a 350 I tore apart my PS pump today to re-gasket it as a little winter project. Now looking at the internals, the thrust faces of the rotor are pretty chewed up and I’m wondering if this level of wear is typical of a 30 year old Saginaw pump or if I could try my...
  5. Z

    1997 K1500 power steering hose O ring dimensions

    All, I'm admittedly green behind the ears. Just had installed a new L31 in my 1997 K1500 Z71, first new engine I've ever owned and I'm a geezer. So, she's no show truck but I'm trying to maker her last and refurb the stuff that is going to keep us on the road. Had a shop R&R the engine for me...
  6. Ruff Idol

    Air in Steering Lines?

    I have had no shortage of steering problems on my 92 C1500. Just put in a Bluetop gearbox a few weeks ago and new lines - bled the air out the best I could and was very happy with the result - good power assist even at idle. Fast forward to now and I think there is air in the system. The wheel...
  7. Ruff Idol

    First and Last Bluetop Steering Gear

    Not sure if there's a suspension thread for the 2wd trucks so I threw it here. So I am going on the 3rd steering box I'm about to put in this truck and am pulling my hair out. When I bought it the original had so much play and the fluid was black and burnt smelling. Replaced with a cheap BBB...
  8. L

    Struggling with replacing power steering pump - EVO sensor - 97 Sierra 4.3

    Wondering if anyone experienced can provide help on a power steering pump for a 97 Sierra 1500 4.3. Bought a pump that the parts store says fits the vehicle but it doesn't have the right fitting for the EVO sensor. I'm willing to bypass the sensor, but would I need to use a 96 pressure hose? Do...
  9. E

    Power steering swap.

    Sorry if I’m in the wrong place it’s my first time trying to write on here and I had enough trouble trying to get to somewhere to write. I’m tired of constantly dealing with my constantly breaking OBS steering system. I was wondering if anyone had any experience or tips with swapping it with a...
  10. E

    Power Steering Leak

    I have a 1998 chevy k1500 z71. So I have a power steering leak from the pump to the high-pressure line at the fitting. I have replaced everything except the pump recently before I had this issue. The leak happened after I was cruising in my truck for about 30min. I just replaced the o-ring and I...
  11. LoCascio_Inc

    Power Steering Overflows Only When Turning Right

    I installed a rebuilt power steering pump and Redhead steering box, filled the reservoir, jacked up the front end, and started slowing turning the wheel from lock to lock. I realized that when even slowly turning to the right the reservoir fills up and leaks out past the cap. The faster you...
  12. Schimpfy

    Different Steering Pumps?

    A while back I had to swap out my steering pump and the first one that NAPA sold me was incorrect. I'm needing to replace the thing again and notice there are options, but I am unsure what the differences are. For example: Summit sells two AC Delco remanufactured pumps with part numbers 19319911...

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