2000 Dodge Dakota power steering pump

Tiny
DMCGOWN
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  • 2000 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
Leaking fluid. Not sure if pump leaking or cooler.
have seen pumps for sale without cooler and also kits to replace just cooler. Could this vehicle operate with a pump and no cooler. Driver does not do any heavy work with truck just drives back and forth to work.
Sunday, June 13th, 2010 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
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Yes, it could. Also, make sure what is leaking before just replacing parts.

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Monday, June 14th, 2010 AT 12:41 AM
Tiny
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Just wondering why there would be a cooler on it in the first place. First passenger vehicle I have ever seen with a power steering cooler. Transmission cooler yes but not a p/s cooler.
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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Basically because of how the system is set up. There is no place for it too cool.
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 AT 1:42 PM

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