power steering issue

2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER
50,000 MILES
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TOPMAN1993
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new power steering pump and new feed pipe fitted,
fluid is being pumped through the feed and the return but pump and fluid in the reservoir is over heating when car is switched on, but pipes are not hot.. and also there is no power steering to the wheels..any help would be great!
Oct 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you properly bleed the system?
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:03 AM
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FIXITMR
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what was problem with old pump?
Oct 27, 2011 at 5:18 AM
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