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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 10:29 AM
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Hey y’all,
I Have an 05 express 2500 6.0L and for some reason no matter how many times I change my power steering pump it develops a leak which grows until the pump goes bad. Can anyone help me diagnose what is causing this issue?
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 4:58 PM
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Welcome from Florida. When you replace the power steering pump are you using a rebuilt one from a quality company or a quality new one?
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 9:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Fhc1376
Hey y’all,
I Have an 05 express 2500 6.0L and for some reason no matter how many times I change my power steering pump it develops a leak which grows until the pump goes bad. Can anyone help me diagnose what is causing this issue?
No idea about the pump going out, but I change the oil out too ,every year with synthetic power steering fluid, not ATF.
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 10:14 PM
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Dexron VI is synthetic, but the 2005 manual specifies GM power steering fluid. I don't think non synthetic fluid causes leaks.
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Old Sep 30, 2020 | 9:22 PM
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I would look at belt alignment and tensioner condition. Definitely flush the system whenever you change a component and use the correct fluid as mentioned.
I bought a Mopar steering gear last year from a reputable overhauler and it had the wrong fluid in it.
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