Power steering

1991 DODGE RAM
67,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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JACOBDESMIDT
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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.
Jan 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Foaming occurs when air is drawn into the system. Check the delivery hose between reservoir and pump for leakages.

Jan 8, 2011 at 9:39 AM
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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.

caradiodoc
Jan 8, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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JACOBDESMIDT
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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.
Jan 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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