Just blew power steering hose,I need quick advice please!

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  1. silver dollar

    silver dollar Medium Load Member

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    I just blew a power steering hose while backing to a dock, and lost all fluid. Will it harm the pump to drive to a shop to get it repaired? How about idling? i gotta move from the dock shortly. Please advise. Thanks. This is on a Cat C15
     
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  3. baha

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    U will burn up pump $$$$ fix tape clamps add oil
     
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  4. Ridgeline

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    Yep you can fry the pump up quickly.

    Is it a pressure hose or a return hose?

    Get a couple clamps, some duct tape or better yet another hose (heater hose works well) to stop the bleeding and clamp it.

    Try really hard not to turn the wheels when you are stopped, but when you are rolling to keep the pressure down.
     
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  5. Blind Driver

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    Don't idle as that will help to destroy the pump. If you lost the pressure hose, move the truck to a decent parking area and you'll either have to get a hose and fix it yourself or call road service. A truck parts supplier may deliver the part.

    Power steering fluid is most likely engine oil.
     
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  6. silver dollar

    silver dollar Medium Load Member

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    Pressure Hose. I idled it out of the receiver's lot about 800 feet to a shopping center lot. hopefully I didn't destroy anything. i removed the hose and saw that it ruptured right behind the fitting. So I'll try to find a parts house in the morning to get one made up. Thank you all for the replies. I know you save me a bundle.
     
  7. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    You may be able to remove the belt without affecting any other of the accessories.

    It's going to be a tough wheel to turn.
     
  8. silver dollar

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    Thanks for the reply. What type fluid should I used? I haven't had to add any since I bought it a year ago
     
  9. baha

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    motor oil or thiner atf if all u can buy
     
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  10. silver dollar

    silver dollar Medium Load Member

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    you are dead right. It's harder to turn than a tough mouth mule.:biggrin_2559: This on has no belt, it's direct drive.:biggrin_2557:
     
  11. bowtieboy77

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    depends on color. If its red it will be just reg dexronIII if is brown or black it could be 10w or actuall power steering fluid. Volvos run dexron other makes will differ. It could also say on the resovoir whats required.
     
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