The Costly Power Steering Issue: A Surprising Discovery

TLDRMy power steering system failed while driving in hilly terrain, causing my power steering pump to overheat. I replaced the pump, but the problem persisted. It turned out that my power steering gearbox was the culprit, an unexpected twist that ended up costing me $1,300.

Key insights

💥Driving in hilly terrain can put a lot of stress on the power steering system, especially when hauling heavy loads.

🔄Replacing the power steering pump didn't solve the problem because the power steering gearbox was also faulty.

💰Replacing both the power steering pump and gearbox can be expensive, costing over $1,000.

🌡️The power steering fluid can reach extremely high temperatures when the system is malfunctioning, which can lead to further damage.

🔧Finding and purchasing the necessary replacement parts, such as the power steering gearbox, can be challenging and time-consuming.

Q&A

What caused your power steering system to fail?

—The power steering gearbox was the main culprit, which in turn caused the power steering pump to malfunction.

How much did it cost to fix the power steering issue?

—The total cost, including the replacement of both the power steering pump and gearbox, amounted to $1,300.

Did the power steering fluid boiling affect other parts of the truck?

—Boiling power steering fluid can cause damage to other components of the power steering system, such as hoses and seals.

Was it difficult to find the replacement parts?

—Finding the power steering gearbox, in particular, was challenging and required some effort.

How did you save money on the power steering pump replacement?

—I was able to find a power steering pump in stock and at a reasonable price by researching and hunting around.

Timestamped Summary

00:04While driving in hilly terrain, my power steering system failed, causing my power steering pump to overheat.

01:00I replaced the power steering pump, but the problem remained, with the power steering fluid reaching extremely high temperatures.

01:52Upon further investigation, I discovered that the power steering gearbox was faulty and was to blame for the pump failure.

02:32Replacing both the power steering pump and gearbox was necessary to resolve the issue.

02:58The cost of the power steering gearbox alone was $743, making the total repair cost over $1,000.

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