Power Steering Pump Reservoir

[DieselAmateur]

Hello all,

I've discovered a leak on a hard line coming out the back of the power steering pump reservoir, the one that is part of the whole assembly, i.e. not threaded in.

My question is- is it possible to buy just a new reservoir? In all my searches, you can either buy just the pump (without reservoir), or an entire pump and reservoir assembly but I have yet to find anywhere that stocks just the reservoir. As far as I can tell the existing pump works just fine.

If I do have to replace the entire unit, any particular brand/ part # recommended over others?

Thanks!

 

[ak diesel driver]

You used to be able to get just the reservoir but I'd just get a new pump

 

[ak diesel driver]

You used to be able to get just the reservoir but I'd just get a new pump

 

[WarWagon]

New: as in not a burned up and then repaired cheap parts store rebuild. Otherwise hit a junkyard for one that hasn't ever failed. Repaired after burnup pumps can fail and dust the entire system. Then you get to replace the steering box, hydrobooster, lines and flush the cooler. Ask me how many parts stork junkers I went through and how many times I replaced hydroboosters/boxes: 5 on one rig alone.

 

[Will L.]

If you pull it out, replace with new assembly is best imo.

Sounds like return line seam fail. Clean and tig weld may be an option- but definitely out of rig. That fluid is way flammable.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Depending on year might have EVO, be a good time to delete it.

 

[DieselAmateur]

Guess I'll be going the route of a new pump. Thinking of spraying the reservoir with a coat of engine enamel or some other oil based paint. The ps cooler just went a few weeks back so I guess the whole system is finally succumbing to rust. Pretty good lifespan of nearly 23 years if the pump was original.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Will L.]

Probably the smart call.
With that much rust- take the time to inspect your brake lines. Way better to see you need to spend $ on the lines than on an insurance deductible.

 

[DieselAmateur]

Funny you should mention brakes, I just replaced the right front caliper as it was seized. When the new one did the same thing, I discovered that the brake hose (from caliper to frame) was collapsed and not letting pressure release. Truck is a lot happier not driving around with one front brake on all the time!

This also led me to discover that there is no replacement part available for the brake line that goes from the hydroboost/ master cylinder to the front passenger side. One has to get a custom line made in order to replace this part. It seems that on old trucks like mine there is always something that needs to be replaced, and I keep telling myself it's still cheaper than working on a dmax!

 

[Husker6.5]

Did you try SSBC for the brake lines? They have lines for just about anything made. They even had lines for my ex-gf's 68 Cutlass Convertible!

 

[DieselAmateur]

I went to a local shop and had a replacement line made with the necessary flared ends. It is some copper material, apparently will never rust. 3/16" diameter if I recall correctly. Was an easy fix.