Power Steering System

[Musclerodz]

have you swapped positions on the return lines? Your aerating the fluid and not getting the air out before its getting pumped back into the system. If that doesn't help get a larger remote reservoir from KRC.

[1Bad68Cat]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

have you swapped positions on the return lines? Your aerating the fluid and not getting the air out before its getting pumped back into the system. If that doesn't help get a larger remote reservoir from KRC.

Hi Mike. I've tried swapping return lines with no luck. My biggest concern is I'm not auto-crossing, so I'm a little surprised I even need a cooler. I'm left wondering if I'm overlooking something basic that is causing me issues. I changed the gear box this past weekend since I was able to get it covered under warranty. As soon as I have the rest of the truck back together, I'll see how the power steering behaves.

[CarlC]

Fluid temperatures can be monitored with something like this: https://www.mcmaster.com/temperature-stickers

What power steering fluid is being used? It is surprising how bad most of the name brand power steering fluids are, and how good the real GM power steering fluid is.

[1Bad68Cat]

Originally Posted by CarlC

Fluid temperatures can be monitored with something like this: https://www.mcmaster.com/temperature-stickers

What power steering fluid is being used? It is surprising how bad most of the name brand power steering fluids are, and how good the real GM power steering fluid is.

Carl, I've used all different kinds from ATF, to "Power Steering" fluid. At the moment, I have switched out the steering box, flushed the power steering system and I'm using Lucas per the steering box manufacturer's recommendation. After I finish the remaining to-do list items on the truck, I'll take it for a test drive.

[1Bad68Cat]

So I just wanted to give an update. Power steering appears to be fixed. Had the truck aligned yesterday. I replaced the steering gear box and there was a night and day difference. The old gear box felt almost like a manual gear box (when cold), but was precise. Of course when the vehicle warmed up, the steering was worse than a manual gear box especially with the wide front tires. The new gear box felt closer to a typical power steering gear box. The power steering fluid did not get hot so I was able to remove the gen 4 camaro power steering cooler. I will be driving the truck more often to see how it pans out, but everything looks on the up and up.

[CraigS]

Glad you got it fixed and thanks for letting us know the solution.