Power steering problem.

[robertoa1a]

The truck shakes when I turn the steering wheel. No wineing though.

 

[96eb96]

The truck shakes when I turn the steering wheel. No wineing though.

Did you turn the wheel with the car not running? any leaks? Air in the system?

 

[robertoa1a]

No. There is Evadence of minor leakage but no wet drips. I bought it in Dec '08 w/130k miles. I just replaced the PCV. Before that I pulled the power brake booster hose and let it take in a can of sea foam. I took her out on the high way, I-10, for a long 90mph experience. Its a beutifull day for that in florida. The problem seems to have subsided, somewhat.

In retrospect; I think that the Idle couldn't handle the "vacume problem" with the load on the power steering pump. I'm not sure It's cured yet. I'm waiting for a cold start and It's 75 degrees. It won't stay like this though.

 

[96eb96]

No. There is Evadence of minor leakage but no wet drips. I bought it in Dec '08 w/130k miles. I just replaced the PCV. Before that I pulled the power brake booster hose and let it take in a can of sea foam. I took her out on the high way, I-10, for a long 90mph experience. Its a beutifull day for that in florida. The problem seems to have subsided, somewhat.

In retrospect; I think that the Idle couldn't handle the "vacume problem" with the load on the power steering pump. I'm not sure It's cured yet. I'm waiting for a cold start and It's 75 degrees. It won't stay like this though.

where is it leaking from? I had fittings rust out on the rack.

 

[robertoa1a]

I Have driven the truck a few thousands of miles and haven't noticed any new leaking from anywhere. I see old evidence of leaking from bumper to bumper but when I got it, I power washed it and havent noticed any recent leaks yet.

When it comes to mechanical stuff I have a bit of OCD, which many of us wrench folk do.

I like to work out minor issues b4 they become major 1s! Only it's harder to see when they are minor.

I have an incling that my vac lines are a bit rotten on the whole engine, but no one big leak. Hmmmm. Usually with power steering I would expect fluid loss.

 

[robertoa1a]

Actually I was hopping you would show up 96eb'. because If I have a problem it's usually un-related to old school thinking. You can be Quintisentual that way. If we don't get a florida piss down rain tomorrow I will go farther into looking like a mad man doing circles in parking lots and stuff to provide better info.

 

[Cobraguy]

No whining or noise tells me no air in the system. Easy enough to tell...is the oil foamy?

Chattering (which I believe you are describing) is common when you replace a rack or pump until you get everything bled. Since you have no noise and no leak to speak of, that points me in one of two directions. A pump going south, or internal seal failure in the rack. You may need to rig up a pressure gauge to know for sure.

 

[robertoa1a]

I think turning is causing my engine to shake. I'm waiting 'til I get a second person so I can look under the hood while someone turns the wheel.

 

[robertoa1a]

Cured! It was a vacume hose from the intake to the evac. Wow.