Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC

[randydupree2000]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:i just fixed a PS leak on a 84fc i have,the
leak was not the pump in my case,but the return lines were leaking
through the lines themselfs.i had to remove the batteries,then drop
down the panel that holds the wire connectors to get to the steering
box to remove the lines,the old return line broke into 8 pieces when
i removed it.if anyone is changing pumps,make sure you change the
lines as well.after replacing the lines i have no leaks,the previous
owner was thinking it needed the pump and the steering box rebuilt.
something else i have done for many years is to add STP to my PS
system,just 1/2 of a can to the fluid already in there,it quiets
down the pumps,and it stopped the jerky feel at slow speeds in the
fc.
randy
>
> Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to
my 83'.
>
> It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the
3208
> powerplant.
>
> I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power
steering
> fluid all the way.
>
> The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.
>
> I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the
engine
> makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.
>
> Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
> have any modifications that actually worked well?
>
> Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!
>
> Andy Coleman
> FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
wrote:
> >
> > It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our
83FC. Any
> > idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has
anyone ever
> > just replaced the seals?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve H.
> > Kingwood Tx
> >
>