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woody96 · 01-25-2005, 01:50 PM

Help, I have a pretty good leak going on a 1984 c10 with PS......cannot tell if it is from either of the hoses, or from the PS pump, or the PS gearbox (right terminology?).....there is fluid dropping off of both hoses, also the PS pump as well drops falling off the bottom of the front of the PS gearbox...

.......can anyone give me some scoop here kinda where to start---replace the PS pump first--it is pretty cheap---$45 from Carquest, as well as the hoses?
Could the PS gearbox be leaking?-----is the PS gearbox expensive????----How do I replace, rebuild that?

Am I using the right terminology (PS pump/PS gearbox) in all of this.......basically---HELP!!! My Haynes is little help especially with pictures......

apstguy · 01-25-2005, 03:01 PM

First you need to figure out where it is coming from. Start the truck up and look at the parts. Have someone rev the engine and move the steering wheel back and forth. Put pressure on the system by keeping the truck stationary and moving the wheel back and forth (keep in mind this will leave marks on the ground so don't do it in the driveway)

woody96 · 01-25-2005, 03:07 PM

Shouldn't I just go ahead and just replace the pump and hoses since they are pretty cheap...$45 for the pump and approx $25-30 for the hoses??

I am a one mane show and don't have anyone that can help me eyeball this thing........I was just thinking that since these are probably original parts....replacing them is probably a no-brainer since they are inexpensive....

Do I have the part names correct when referrring to the pump and the gearbox...(there is a gearbox looking thingy that is off to the side and down front of the pump that articulates the steering arms........)

60-66 Nut · 01-25-2005, 03:50 PM

I guess you could go ahead and replace it all, but you may not need to. If the leak is that bad, you should be able to find it by yourself. Wipe everything as dry as you can with old rags, then start the truck and let it idle(high idle if possible). Grab the steering shaft on the big slip-joint under the hood and turn it back and fourth. You should see the culprit(s) then. Just be careful it doesn't spray fluid in your face.

60-66 Nut

rolson1039 · 01-25-2005, 06:09 PM

why dont ya take a can of carb cleaner or brake parts cleaner and spray down the outside of the pump hoses and box take a rag and clean off everything. once ya do that it will be a heck of alot easier to eyeball EXACTLY where the leak is .... i would also check the lines for tightness
you will find tho when you can see whats going on youll get alot better handle on things i wouldnt change anything unles it needs it

woody96 · 01-25-2005, 06:27 PM

THX all.......

......Boy, I know what you are saying---I was just thinking that while I am replacing some hoses, why not do the pump if it is cheap--it is----$40-----anyway,s I did just as you suggested and it looks like the main/bigger hose is leaking at the fitting on the pump and the hose going from the pump to the Power steering gear/drive is leaking some.........other ideas??

Only one of these lines is under pressure right??

01-25-2005, 01:50 PM	#1
woody96 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 392	Help with Power steering leaking on a 1984 C10 Help, I have a pretty good leak going on a 1984 c10 with PS......cannot tell if it is from either of the hoses, or from the PS pump, or the PS gearbox (right terminology?).....there is fluid dropping off of both hoses, also the PS pump as well drops falling off the bottom of the front of the PS gearbox... .......can anyone give me some scoop here kinda where to start---replace the PS pump first--it is pretty cheap---$45 from Carquest, as well as the hoses? Could the PS gearbox be leaking?-----is the PS gearbox expensive????----How do I replace, rebuild that? Am I using the right terminology (PS pump/PS gearbox) in all of this.......basically---HELP!!! My Haynes is little help especially with pictures......

01-25-2005, 03:01 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	First you need to figure out where it is coming from. Start the truck up and look at the parts. Have someone rev the engine and move the steering wheel back and forth. Put pressure on the system by keeping the truck stationary and moving the wheel back and forth (keep in mind this will leave marks on the ground so don't do it in the driveway) __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-25-2005, 03:07 PM	#3
woody96 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 392	Would it be just as well to go ahead and replace the pump and hoses ?? Shouldn't I just go ahead and just replace the pump and hoses since they are pretty cheap...$45 for the pump and approx $25-30 for the hoses?? I am a one mane show and don't have anyone that can help me eyeball this thing........I was just thinking that since these are probably original parts....replacing them is probably a no-brainer since they are inexpensive.... Do I have the part names correct when referrring to the pump and the gearbox...(there is a gearbox looking thingy that is off to the side and down front of the pump that articulates the steering arms........)

01-25-2005, 03:50 PM	#4
60-66 Nut Professional Beer Tester Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 453	I guess you could go ahead and replace it all, but you may not need to. If the leak is that bad, you should be able to find it by yourself. Wipe everything as dry as you can with old rags, then start the truck and let it idle(high idle if possible). Grab the steering shaft on the big slip-joint under the hood and turn it back and fourth. You should see the culprit(s) then. Just be careful it doesn't spray fluid in your face. 60-66 Nut __________________ 60 Ford F100 Custom Cab 61 Apache Short Fleetside 64 C10 Short Stepside 65 C80 409 V8 5spd(X-Firetruck) 83 GMC 350 Olds Diesel 85 GMC Short Bed 86 GMC Short Bed 90 GMC R3500 Crew Cab 92 GMC 1500

01-25-2005, 06:09 PM	#5
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	why dont ya take a can of carb cleaner or brake parts cleaner and spray down the outside of the pump hoses and box take a rag and clean off everything. once ya do that it will be a heck of alot easier to eyeball EXACTLY where the leak is .... i would also check the lines for tightness you will find tho when you can see whats going on youll get alot better handle on things i wouldnt change anything unles it needs it __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

01-25-2005, 06:27 PM	#6
woody96 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 392	Power steering pump THX all....... ......Boy, I know what you are saying---I was just thinking that while I am replacing some hoses, why not do the pump if it is cheap--it is----$40-----anyway,s I did just as you suggested and it looks like the main/bigger hose is leaking at the fitting on the pump and the hose going from the pump to the Power steering gear/drive is leaking some.........other ideas?? Only one of these lines is under pressure right??



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