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KSBoy27
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12/02/2003
09:26:03
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I just wanted to chime in on this thread. I have an '00 QC 4.7 with 86k miles. The power steering has started to sound like an old Buick from the time it warms up. After reading this thread, I'm assuming it is the pump and not the cylinder since it only does it once warm and isn't leaking. Has anyone tried to replace the pump themselves and how hard is it to do? I haven't looked close, but I wondered whether the radiator had to be moved. Any input would be fantastic. A $68 part and my time sure beats $378 bucks.
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Chad
Dodge Dakota
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12/02/2003
12:26:34
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i have 2000 4.7 with 65000 miles on it and I have replaced my power steering pump twice and I have also had to replace my rack and pinion steering once.
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Dr. D
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12/02/2003
13:55:33
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AMSOIL Synthetic ATF will sure help make your rack and pinion and power steering pump last longer.
I currently have over 193,000 miles on mine and I have only changed the fluid twice ( both times with the AMSOIL ).
Dr. D
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Cheryl
Dodge Dakota
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1/15/2004
21:09:55
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I have a 2001 4.7 with 50k miles, and my power steering is gone. It was not steering right a few weeks ago, then on the highway it gave out.
Dealer says needs a new rack-n-pinion along with a power steering pump??$1235.00 to repair!!!w/no extended warranty, I called corporate chrysler, and put up a fuss, they are covering 1/2 the cost. I think they should cover all of it,I'll think twice about buying another one...
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ksboy27
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1/15/2004
22:42:23
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I went to a dealership that was able to flush my system and then refill it. It is back to sounding like it did when I drove it off the lot. WHEW!
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DuaneHarding
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2004
10:28:47
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lost my powersteering comming home from work.It felt like my car stalled.But as soon as i got the car strainght it felt fine.But here's the catcher,when i turned into my drive,it took everything i had to turn,with alot of sqeeking and jerking motion.can someone tell me whats going on. thanks
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STS
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2004
13:23:58
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Well I still have my '94 with about 200K miles and I had to replace the hose that leads to the pump. But I've noticed that when I'm making a sharp left turn the pump feels like it has sut off then it will come back on. I wonder if its just a disurption in the flow of the P.S.F
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WS-1500
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2004
16:04:05
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As preventive maintenance I use a turkey baster and suck the fluid out of the reservoir and refill with fresh. Do this every year. I have never lost a pump since I've been doing this.
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ME
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2004
12:02:02
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I bought my 2004 dakota on may 31 this year already i had to have the power steering unit replaced i have heard so many problems with the dakota that now i am sorry i bought it i really loved it and always wanted a truck my husband has a ford 150 and now i wish i had gone to ford instead should i really be bumed out about my choice i had owned a stratus before i purchased the truck and never had a problem so i know it's not dodge itself my son told be i made a big mistake and i am gonna have alot of problems with the truck am i?????????????
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st
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7/10/2005
13:12:50
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my engine light came on and i discovered that my pressure switch sencer was leaking.it didnt seem all that bad and i figured that i could wait a little bit to repair.plus im broke . a couple weeks later i noticed power steering fluid on the ground dripping by right side front tire.????@#$#@^@&%& the fluid had kept pumping all through and down wireing system and into ecm!!!! now 2000 4.7 is wacked.many problems
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YOU
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7/10/2005
19:06:54
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Hey ME nice run on sentance there that you call a post.
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Joel
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7/10/2005
19:17:48
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I had the power steering problem in my 2.5 last month, but i put in a request at www.junkyarddog.com and found a used PSP for 30 bucks. it may be used but i havent had a problem since. I dont know about the bigger motors but in the 4 cylinder it was a 15 minute job. Three bolts and two hoses.
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Luke
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7/11/2005
00:18:19
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I had to change the PS pump in 99 3.9L 4x4, and it is pretty easy to do. 2 hoses 4 bolts and it is off. The only thing that my be hard is the pully that you gotta pull off and press on. $50 for the pump at NAPA and about an hour of my shadtree mechanic skills.
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