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sicminds
GenIII
6/16/2004
16:24:31
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 Subject: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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I have no power assistance at all in my 99 5.2L 4x4. I need some input on what could be wrong. I have checked the fluid and drained/refilled it, and still no power. It happened to go out after I got stuck on the beach on Sunday. I have a 6” lift and 33x12.50 super swamps.
What could it be? The pump? What is all used in power steering system? How much should I expect to pay if I take it to the stealership or is it pretty easy to swamp out myself with basic hand tools.
Thanks for your input!
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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6/16/2004
16:32:25
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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Since you have fluid, I'd check the pump first; that's the usual culprit. Look in the service manual and it tells you how to check the pressure and what it should be.
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sicminds
GenIII
6/16/2004
16:47:36
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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Where is the pump located? I know what the Reservoir is, where is the pump?
Will i damage the steering system any further by continuing to drive it?
What about Power Steering gear box? Does that have anything to do with power assistance?
This is so frustrating because i just purchased this truck from a private seller and now my arms are hurting from turning over 33x12.5's!
I have a hayes manual, not to much help in there
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daffydak
GenIII
6/16/2004
17:01:31
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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the resivoir is attached to the pump.
and i know the steering gear box has something to do with power assist.. i think thats where the actual pressure is applied (i could be wrong) i'm not real keen on steering though....
Dan
MOPAR=More Power!!
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sicminds
GenIII
6/17/2004
10:24:10
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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I wish i could find out, because the pump is not to expensive, but the gear box is over $200 just for the part.
How can i test the pump itself?
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
6/17/2004
10:43:20
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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let me look around sic,
i think i still have my magnum pump and resevoir... if i can find it, i'll sell it to you at the cost of shipping.. that way you dont go buy a new one and it not be your problem
just let me know.
6.6 Lt. Big Block, 727 TF shift kit, 452 heads, edelbrock 750 cfm, .513/.513 284/300 crower cam, comp cams springs, comp cams pushrods, 1.5 roller rockers, dp intake, mopar ignition, mopar windage tray, dual exhaust w/ 40 series flowmasters, 4.10 gears, coilover drag suspension, approx, 3500 lbs
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sicminds
GenIII
6/21/2004
17:41:53
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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Yeah that would be great! Because it is really hard turning over those 33's. New pics of my 4x4 coming up soon!
My brother bought my v6 so we are starting a dakota collection. lol
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
6/21/2004
18:59:21
| RE: Power Stearing, WTF! Help!
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i'll go look for it tonight and let you know by tomorrow
lata dood.
6.6 Lt. Big Block, 727 TF shift kit, 452 heads, edelbrock 750 cfm, .513/.513 284/300 crower cam, comp cams springs, comp cams pushrods, 1.5 roller rockers, dp intake, mopar ignition, mopar windage tray, dual exhaust w/ 40 series flowmasters, 4.10 gears, coilover drag suspension, approx, 3500 lbs
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