Re: [Chrysler300] Power Steering Pump Query

[Nancy Kramer <nekramer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The original system DID NOT BEHAVE LIKE THIS,

They turn easily even at idle.

Regards,

Nancy Kramer
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At 12:01 AM 6/11/2005, rob kern wrote:

>Hello 300'ly to all!
>     Advice is solicited.....my newly rebuilt Thompson power steering 
> pump  on my C is not liking to give me the power steering boost at idle 
> and in parking situations that I think it should.  I set the idle rpm to 
> 875 and put modern power steering fluid (MOPAR) with 1.5 ozs. STP to 
> increase viscosity.  When the engine compartment is cold the steering is 
> by 2 fingers or if the rpms are higher.  The steering box has been 
> flushed and is clear of debris and the steering is nice and tight. It is 
> beyond me why after driving and getting the engine temp to normal that 
> the steering boost should slaken off and become very hard when assist is 
> needed most. Power steering is perfect when driving, just when at idle or 
> decelerating to make a turn or in a parking situation at idle does it get 
> harder to steer.  Is there a modern replacement pump available to retro 
> fit?  All and any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.  Oh, the belts 
> for the pump pulley are new and matched and cogged and properly tensioned 
> and there is no belt squeal or slippage whatsoever. A very reputable, 
> experienced person rebuilt the pump and bench tested it to proper 
> pressure output. This is supposed to be a full time power steering 
> system, I just find it hard to believe that the original system was to 
> behave like this on such an expensive vehicle for its time.  HELP!  ROB KERN
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