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Tiny
JACOBDESMIDT
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  • 1991 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 67,000 MILES
Power steering wont work in cold start ups below 20 degree's til it warms up, foams up from pressure and leaks out the cap of the resevoir. Leaks when its not running, from the cap of the resevoir. Had the pump and the steering box replaced.
Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 12:50 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Foaming occurs when air is drawn into the system. Check the delivery hose between reservoir and pump for leakages.
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Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Also use the special "cold weather" power steering fluid available from the dealer's parts department. It's meant for use with diesel engines only.

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Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 5:23 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will try the fluid, the hoses are all in great condition. Everything was fine in the summer thats when the pump and steering box got replaced, this just started when it got cold.
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Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 9:25 PM

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