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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Power steering pump puking

I just replaced PS pump on 89 Runner using reman pump. I don't have any PS and when I take steering to stops fluid comes out fill cap. Bad pump??
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Either bad pump or gear box. Pretty simple system to diagnosis.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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Thanks for the reply. How do I tell which is the problem?
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Well where is it leaking from? If you have fluid coming out of the cap, it might be as simple as air in the system and it just needs to be bled. Turn the wheel end to end a few times while the front end is off the ground. Fill and repeat until no more air bubbles.

Then go from there.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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I had an issue with the o-ring on the reservoir not sealing. Replaced the o- ring and did jack the front end up and take steering to the stops repeatedly. Still no PS.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Then I would get a new pump and see if that is your problem. I have heard of new pumps that don't work.

I hope you still have your toyota pump. Just get a seal kit from the dealer and rebuild it. It is far superior to any part store crap.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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Thanks for the input. I do have my old pump, but I got a replacement pump put on yesterday and it's doing the same thing. Yes it does make some noise, the other one did too. Is there a bleeder valve somewhere?? Possible problem with steering gear??
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