Topic: Power steering question

[Plowking]

Bought a nice rebuilt pump on ebay and yes the pump works great but I have to warm things up before I have any power steering any thoughts? The pump does have a slight whine.


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[yeshwa]

are you using atf fluid or power steering fluid, my fj60 land cruiser whines like mad and spews fluid all over the place, but when i put ATF in it (which is what the manual calls for ) it runs fine with no leaks or noises. thats my

[46&2]

I got an IFS box for my high steer install off of an 88 truck. When I first hooked it all up and filled it with automatic trans fluid, it whined when i turned the truck on and started moving the wheel. after about 5 minutes it stopped, and hasnt made any noise since. i had drained it and filled it up with ATF because that was all i had. still running it like that, though im going to flush it here eventualy and refill it with power steering fluid. the whine should go away after a little while.

[Plowking [OP]]

I use valvoline synthetic power steering fluid. Once it warms up it starts having power steering especially on cold mornings

[DTB]

power steering fluid will destroy the seals in your system. Use  approved DEXRON ATF only

[kneedownnate]

I use valvoline synthetic power steering fluid. Once it warms up it starts having power steering especially on cold mornings

Mine developed a leak a couple years ago, found the same oil (if it's the stuff that's supposed to fix leaks) and it doesn't leak near as much anymore, barely any really