TWeatherford
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I recently replaced my steering gear with a rebuilt one from NAPA because the old one was leaking like crazy. At first, it felt fine. Now, it has a very slight leak at the inlet fitting, and every now and then it seems to malfunction. Sometimes, it seems like I don't quite have full power steering. Usually I can hear a low groan but its kind of hard to tell over the diesel rattle. Occasionally, it feels like it actually hangs up for a second, like the steering linkage or shaft is binding but then it lets loose (and nothing is binding). I've put about 800 miles on it since replacing it. I don't think its a power steering pump, since I would think it'll either produce pressure and flow or it won't, don't know why it would be intermittent. Fluid level is full.
Is there supposed to be any kind of crush washer at the inlet fitting? Its as tight as makes sense but seems to have a very slight seepage there.
Any ideas on the bigger issues with steering? I'm thinking I should just take it in and get it exchanged under warranty.
Is there supposed to be any kind of crush washer at the inlet fitting? Its as tight as makes sense but seems to have a very slight seepage there.
Any ideas on the bigger issues with steering? I'm thinking I should just take it in and get it exchanged under warranty.