2000 Dodge Durango powersteering problems

2000 DODGE DURANGO
128,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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replaced power steering pump and hoses. still have problem with over pressure in the reservoir and foaming. also still hard to steer and whining.
Mar 15, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you bleed the system.
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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hi Jacobandnickolas,
I've bled the system three times and still have the same problem. Also changed all the o-ring seals several times along with new fluid and replaced high pressure line and return line. Second new pump today, same thing. Start the vehicle, turn the wheels and the fluid bubbles and foams out of the reservoir, growls very loud. If I put the cap on when this happens it will over pressure so bad that it will blow fluid out of the cap seal. I'm wondering if it might be a bad rack??
Thank You very much for your help.
Mar 16, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did the original pump do the same thing? Does the steering feel like it sticks?
Mar 16, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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The original pump did the same thing, just not as bad. I assumed (i know bad thing) that it was because the original pump might have been worn out, and the new pump was putting out full pressure. The wheels will also shudder about 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn before the left and right stops. I was a certified mechanic for many years, but I haven't done any work in a shop in quite a few years. I mostly do my own cars now, this is for a good friend of mine. Give me the old cars any day.
Thank You
Mar 16, 2010 at 11:57 PM