| Power steering hard line failure [message #198899] |
Mon, 18 February 2013 15:14  |
kerry pinkerton
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Harvest, Al
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On the way back from Lazydays, our power steering pump started whining. When I checked into it, the fluid was about gone so I added some and started the coach. Power steering fluid went EVERYFREAKING WHERE!
I assumed the pump was bad and ordered a new one and, with considerable difficulty, put it in. What a pain in the butt.
Also replaced the water pump and starter. Well today, I put fluid in the pump and started the coach. To my great surprise, fluid went EVERYFREAKING WHERE! What the *&^%(()?
After about 30 minutes of troubleshooting which involved hooking up a remote starter switch so I could turn the motor while under the coach (securely on jack stands). To my surprise, it was a hole in the hard return line. Once I got it out, I noticed a good bit of corrosion at near the clamps that fasten it to the radiator mount.
Easy fix but it would have been a real hassle to fix on the road.
Now I also have a sense of urgency to check for corrosion on my brake lines. A failure there would be considerably more than a 'real hassle'.
The moral of this story is check your hardlines.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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