JKAnimal
Caught the Bug
So on my last trip to Barnwell OHV park here in TX I seem to have blown my steering pump.
My front locker has seen a lot of action. While at Barnwell I heard a pop and steering went to hell. Upon reaching the end of the trail it appeared the pump had burped out fluid, and what fluid was in the reservoir was definitely burned. Although the fluid level was still ok, my steering has sucked since and the pump has been whining. Since I have a manual I can push the clutch in and rev the engine slightly to get the wheels to turn when needed but it's a pain with 37s. I found an article here about flushing the steering fluid and replacing it, which I did, but I'm still having the same issue. I'm going to assume I need to replace the pump but I'd like some advice from those that have been in this situation before.
Is replacing the pump difficult? I don't have the dough for a PSC so I'll have to go with a straight replacement. Is there a "better than stock" pump on the market? Can a steering pump be re-built? Is there a way to keep this from happening again to a stock pump? Any information is appreciated!
My front locker has seen a lot of action. While at Barnwell I heard a pop and steering went to hell. Upon reaching the end of the trail it appeared the pump had burped out fluid, and what fluid was in the reservoir was definitely burned. Although the fluid level was still ok, my steering has sucked since and the pump has been whining. Since I have a manual I can push the clutch in and rev the engine slightly to get the wheels to turn when needed but it's a pain with 37s. I found an article here about flushing the steering fluid and replacing it, which I did, but I'm still having the same issue. I'm going to assume I need to replace the pump but I'd like some advice from those that have been in this situation before.
Is replacing the pump difficult? I don't have the dough for a PSC so I'll have to go with a straight replacement. Is there a "better than stock" pump on the market? Can a steering pump be re-built? Is there a way to keep this from happening again to a stock pump? Any information is appreciated!