[MauryFrench]

Good day, all.

95 Chevy Silverado, 5.7 V8. Power Steering fluid coming out fairly significantly. The power steering is working okay until it gets real low; then it still works but has some new noises that warn me I need to add some. (I know, I should check it more often.)

Anyway, if the pump is still working should I just look at new hoses? Should I change pump and hoses? How easy/hard is it? My Haynes manual is back in Dallas and I am in Houston right now. Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[thegeniusguy]

Good day, all.

95 Chevy Silverado, 5.7 V8. Power Steering fluid coming out fairly significantly. The power steering is working okay until it gets real low; then it still works but has some new noises that warn me I need to add some. (I know, I should check it more often.)

Anyway, if the pump is still working should I just look at new hoses? Should I change pump and hoses? How easy/hard is it? My Haynes manual is back in Dallas and I am in Houston right now. Any thoughts?

Thanks

open the hood, and check where the leak is. the hoses are pretty easy to replace, the pump is a little more work.

 

[MauryFrench]

Thanks for the reply. Does the system have to be bled or anything when refilled after changing hoses?

 

[silveradotrailblazer]

Just leave the cap off and turn the tires lock to lock a few times with the engine running, this should get any air out.

 

[MauryFrench]

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[MauryFrench]

Followup: You guys were correct; it was the high pressure hose. After buying yet another metric wrench to add to my collection I was able to change the hose, and haven't lost a drop since. The burning fluid spell from all the leakage is just about gone too! Thanks for all the replies.

 

[OlRed1]

Followup: You guys were correct; it was the high pressure hose. After buying yet another metric wrench to add to my collection I was able to change the hose, and haven't lost a drop since. The burning fluid spell from all the leakage is just about gone too! Thanks for all the replies.

I have the exact same problem with the leak, it's the high pressure hose? How was installation?

 

[RayVoy]

Red @OlRed1 , welcome. Your talking to a 10 year old thread, the OP hasn't been around for 7 years.

What have ya got for a vehicle?

 

[kennythewelder]

Like Ray said, this is a 10 year old thread. If you have a similar truck, its not a hard job, well depending on your skill level. Its fairly simple.

 

[OlRed1]

Red @OlRed1 , welcome. Your talking to a 10 year old thread, the OP hasn't been around for 7 years.

What have ya got for a vehicle?

My bad guys, didn’t even look at the date of the post.
Got a ‘95 GMC c1500

 

[kennythewelder]

Its a farley simple swap. Im not sure if 95 has the EVO PS pump or not. I know 96 does. 95 is the odd ball year. There are a ton of videos on you tube. For the most part, the line screws into the pump, and other end, the gear box. You can flush the system if the fluid looks bad, there are also videos on flushing the PS pump and system. This is done with the tires off of the ground, and engine off. The videos show it a lot better than if I try to explain it.