Power steering pump was leaking, truck has hydro booster

Tiny
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  • 1990 FORD F-350
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Changed the power steering pump, now steering if stiff and loosing the brakes
Friday, September 23rd, 2011 AT 2:53 AM

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Tiny
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You have air in the system there is a tool for this job.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011 AT 9:44 AM
Tiny
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Thanks there was 2 problem's, there was air in system, and the the belt was the wrong size, was not turning the new power steering pump fast enough , was slipping making the hydro-boost, not working causing steering and brake's acing up, got the truck back on the road.
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Saturday, September 24th, 2011 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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Good job!
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Saturday, September 24th, 2011 AT 6:37 PM

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