power steering pump?

[firebird_1252]

when the truck is warm, at idle i have no power steering unless i rev the motor. nothing is whining, binding or leaking. i checked the fluid everything is in there, the belts are tight. any suggestions?

[allan5oh]

Change the filter. While you're at it change the fluid.

[firebird_1252]

filter? there is no filter that i see.

[willismith]

You can go to your truck service station, and A service engineer will give you right answer or change the belt.

[mitchno1]

filter is where you fill it

[repete]

I had a similer problem and it was the pump leaking inernally so no loss of fluid and just when ya needed it (low speed turn) nothing!

[firebird_1252]

I had a similer problem and it was the pump leaking inernally so no loss of fluid and just when ya needed it (low speed turn) nothing!

i'm starting to think that. its making straning noises when the motor isnt raced up.

[allan5oh]

Mine made straining noises too, until I changed the filter :P

Could be the pump as well, but the filter is quick and easy.

[firebird_1252]

i opened the cap.. no filter..

[trucktool]

when the truck is warm, at idle i have no power steering unless i rev the motor. nothing is whining, binding or leaking. i checked the fluid everything is in there, the belts are tight. any suggestions?

You should identify this truck to those that attempt to help you.

[trucktool]

...sounds typical of a failing p/s pump.

[firebird_1252]

its a 04 columba with a MBN cat