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BLUE80GMC · 02-28-2004, 08:50 AM

I found my pressure hose was leaking so I went to auto zone & got a new one and had it installed and now it doesn' work at all. He did check the pressure relief valve to make sure he put it back in right. The pump was working fine before. Never had any problems with it except for the leak but it is the original pump, 80 model truck with over 100,000 miles. Any advice out there? The mechanic did say the new line could be stopped up where it was crimped together. I went and bought a remanuf pump just in case.

MSL · 02-28-2004, 09:57 AM

You have to bleed the pump sometimes also check fluid levels.

the baron · 02-28-2004, 07:56 PM

How do you bleed the pump and the whole system ?

Just asking because I'm repairing my Burb with some pieces of my C-10 , and I had to put the C-10 "Hydro-boost" on the Burb , so i will have to bleed

Thanks...

the Baron

**swervin ervin** · 02-28-2004, 08:17 PM

To bleed the PS pump, you simply turn the wheel lock to lock, slowly. Making sure to keep it full on fluid.

the baron · 02-28-2004, 08:48 PM

lock to lock ?

you mean from full port to full starboard ?

and for the bleeding of the Hydro-Boost ? I saw that the main pressure goes to the hydro-Booste first and is then directed to the P.S. , when i turn the wheels , the hydro-Boost should automatically bleed itself , right ?

Thanks Ervin

the Baron

02-28-2004, 08:50 AM	#1
BLUE80GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lincolnton NC Posts: 36	Power Sterring !!Help!! I found my pressure hose was leaking so I went to auto zone & got a new one and had it installed and now it doesn' work at all. He did check the pressure relief valve to make sure he put it back in right. The pump was working fine before. Never had any problems with it except for the leak but it is the original pump, 80 model truck with over 100,000 miles. Any advice out there? The mechanic did say the new line could be stopped up where it was crimped together. I went and bought a remanuf pump just in case.

02-28-2004, 07:56 PM	#3
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	How do you bleed the pump and the whole system ? Just asking because I'm repairing my Burb with some pieces of my C-10 , and I had to put the C-10 "Hydro-boost" on the Burb , so i will have to bleed Thanks... the Baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

02-28-2004, 08:17 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	To bleed the PS pump, you simply turn the wheel lock to lock, slowly. Making sure to keep it full on fluid. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-28-2004, 08:48 PM	#5
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	lock to lock ? you mean from full port to full starboard ? and for the bleeding of the Hydro-Boost ? I saw that the main pressure goes to the hydro-Booste first and is then directed to the P.S. , when i turn the wheels , the hydro-Boost should automatically bleed itself , right ? Thanks Ervin the Baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

02-28-2004, 09:57 AM	#2
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	You have to bleed the pump sometimes also check fluid levels.



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