Power Steering Not Working

[Project_Chris]

I haven't driven the truck much over the last 8 years. I went to move it yesterday and I had to power through because the power steering went. I assume it's the Power Steering Pump, but I wanted to gather experienced opinions/professional opinions on what it may be.

I'll add, the dteering was humming at me previously.

1.) I have a new Steering box to install due to play.

2.) Do I need a new pump too?

 

[turkeybird56]

U do obvious like check for leaks, insure pump has fluid and belt not slipping?

 

[turkeybird56]

Further if sat for long time not sure u can vacuum leak a pump but you get air in lines may not work. Just throwing stuff out there

 

[Daw14]

Maybe one or both of the hoses need changed. Crack the fitting loose at the pump to see if it’s still building pressure. BE CAREFUL

 

[Project_Chris]

Further if sat for long time not sure u can vacuum leak a pump but you get air in lines may not work. Just throwing stuff out there

I will check over these components, I haven't dove hard into it yet.

 

[Project_Chris]

Maybe one or both of the hoses need changed. Crack the fitting loose at the pump to see if it’s still building pressure. BE CAREFUL

I take it your note to be careful means that these are high pressure?

 

[turkeybird56]

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1994-2002 Dodge Cummins Diesel Hi-Flow P/S Pump (800328)​

Part #: 800328
Part # 800328

This is a direct replacement Borgeson Hi-Flow power steering pump for the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 trucks with the Cummins Turbo Diesel motor. This pump has the out-put pressure/flow calibrated to 1450-1550 PSI and 3.5 GPM to provide your Ram with all of the power it's steering needs. Features a new reservoir with two returns (ships with one capped) for all Hydro-Boost or Vacuum brake applications. All Borgeson power steering pumps are assembled and tested in the USA from globally sourced components and have a 3 year warranty. WARRANTY
800328 SPECIFICATIONS:
Pulley Shaft: 3/4" Press Fit Shaft, With Dodge Drive Adapter
Mounting Holes: Metric M10 X 1.5
Pressure Port: M16 X 1.5 O-Ring
Return Port: Two 3/8" Hose Barbs
Pump Pressure: 1450-1550 PSI
Flow Rate: 3.5 GPM

I take it your note to be careful means that these are high pressure?

Ahhhhhhh yeah, be careful messing with it if engine running.

 

[Daw14]

Yes , I should have mentioned that, one side is high pressure when running .The other is low pressure return line.
I would replace the return ,in case it has an internal failure that doesn’t show easily. Plus they are cheap ,and just use hose clamps for install.
Cracking the joint at the pump just a hair should create a mess if the pump is working properly.

 

[turkeybird56]

Yes , I should have mentioned that, one side is high pressure when running .The other is low pressure return line.
I would replace the return ,in case it has an internal failure that doesn’t show easily. Plus they are cheap ,and just use hose clamps for install.
Cracking the joint at the pump just a hair should create a mess if the pump is working properly.

Crack the high line when running, or low input, just a "lil" mess, lol.