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Old May 22, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Could a bad steering box or one that is going bad cause different types of steering pump failures?
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Old May 22, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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typically no, unless there's serious leaks. but i'm curious, define "different types" of pump failures.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 9:19 AM
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They were rebuilds(2 of them).I just put on my third one, but this time with a new steering box. Mine(steering box) had what they call morning sickness. When I first get in the truck the power steering was a little intermittent for 5 minutes and then goes away.The fluid was black and had a burnt smell. The first pump started whining after the first week. The second pumps shaft broke in half inside the pump after three weeks while making a sharp turn into my driveway. Now it steers great, but I hope it lasts. Is it cheap rebuilds or was it the box? I see your from KY. I have a LOT of family there.

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