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Corey
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2005
15:25:35
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I own a 1998, Dodge Dakota, 2-door, 4x2, 3.9L V6, automatic trans. I have a problem with the power steering. I fill the p.s. reservoir, drive 20 miles, then begin hearing unusual sounds followed by stiffness in the steering. When I check the p.s. fluid level, the reservoir is empty. I've performed an end-to-end visual exam of the "feed" and "return" hoses but cannot visualize any problems or defects. Any suggestions or recommendations? Please e-mail me. Thanks! chudnell@snip.net
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2005
15:59:29
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dude, you got a helluva leak. did you look underneath the truck at all? like look at the rack. fluids just don't disappear.
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Billy Bob
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2005
17:29:01
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it probably is leaking into the steering wheel. be careful - if your steering wheel is full of the fluid, you may need to drain it before it bursts.
are you serious that you don't see any leaks under the truck???
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Corey
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2005
17:52:59
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Hello Billy Bob,
Yes, I do see a puddle of power steering fluid beneath the vehicle after I come to a complete stop. Sometimes..... not always..... but sometimes I will notice a trail of p.s. fluid on the ground as I travel down the road. When I went beneath the truck, I expected to find a hose blown from it's fittings or a hole in the hose. I did not find either.
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LEAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2005
15:01:55
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What you probably have is a hole in the high pressure hose that only opens up under load. Have some one turn the steering wheel back and forth with the engine idleing and watch the hose I bet you will see a stream of fluid.
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bigdave
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2005
18:22:02
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Yes have someone turn the wheel while looking under it, do not get under it without eye protection like I did, Power steering fluid in your eye sucks. I had a hose blown inside one of the compression fittings.
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Corey
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2005
19:35:37
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"Leak" & "Big Dave",
Thanks for the good suggestions. Once the poor weather clears, I will do exactly as you suggest..... including the eye protection. Later, I'll update you with my results. Thanks again!
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Towncar
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2010
08:46:42
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1998 Dodge Dakota
Power steering leak on the return line because of
hole in rubber hose. So I cut the line and replaced
it with a high pressure clamp. Every couple of weeks
the clamp lossens and it starts leaking again. I
tighten the clamp only to cut into the hose. The
hose is getting shorter and shorter and Im running
out of options...........help!!!...lol
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Hose
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2010
16:23:37
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Buy a new hose you cheap *******!
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2010
08:27:29
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www.rockauto.com sells these hoses, as does Advance Auto. The return line comes with the metal and rubber lines as one piece. Very affordable, more so than a burned-out pump.
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