- Feb 3, 2012
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So, apparently my wonderful husband failed to tell me that my power steering pump is taking a crap on me. He took the kids to school this morning. He comes home and say's you need to figure out who will be the cheapest for a power steering pump, it's going out. I asked how did he know and if he was sure. He handed me the keys...and needless to say I didn't even get all the way out of my driveway. I went to turn the wheel as I was backing out, and I had to stand on the floor for leverage just to turn it. I didn't think it was that bad until I got in it....
It's easier to turn as long as your stepping on the gas pretty hard, but if your coasting or going slow...it's a PITA to turn. So, I called around and ordered my power steering pump. It will be here tomorrow and since it's going to rain and I have no garage....we're going to be getting a little soggy. And yes we topped off on power steering fluid....and it's still turning rough. I still plan on getting paint for my emblem and tinting my heads and tails today...so Phantom can kiss it lol
I'm just a bit frustrated.
How often do these usually go out? And could hubby playing with the ALT when replacing t-stat caused it to go? Are there any "issues" that could cause the ps pumps to go out more often than usual on our trucks? I tell yeah...this is BS lol I am so mad at my truck right now.
It's easier to turn as long as your stepping on the gas pretty hard, but if your coasting or going slow...it's a PITA to turn. So, I called around and ordered my power steering pump. It will be here tomorrow and since it's going to rain and I have no garage....we're going to be getting a little soggy. And yes we topped off on power steering fluid....and it's still turning rough. I still plan on getting paint for my emblem and tinting my heads and tails today...so Phantom can kiss it lol
I'm just a bit frustrated.
How often do these usually go out? And could hubby playing with the ALT when replacing t-stat caused it to go? Are there any "issues" that could cause the ps pumps to go out more often than usual on our trucks? I tell yeah...this is BS lol I am so mad at my truck right now.