Power steering issues

[Rinelorf]

I have a 2000 Chevrolet 2500hd 6.0 gas, I’m haveing power steering issues and am at my wits end figuring it out. In December of 2018, my power steering pump shaft broke, I replaced it, a few weeks later I replace a hose, a week later another hose, two months later another hose, in September of 2019 I Had to replace the brake booster and went ahead and replaced the master cylinder at the same time Yes I bench bleed it at the time of installation, all were new parts. Since November I can be driveing along with no issue and come to a stop and the power steering just dumps fluid on the ground, I refill it and it’s ok for a while then randomly does it again a couple days later, I’ve wiped it down and watched for where the fluid is comeing from. I have no clue why or where it’s leaking. I did verify it’s not the power steering gear box. Any help would be appreciated.

[vucelick]

Most of the pumps you buy from parts stores are rebuilt junk.  I went thru 2 until i finally bought one from the chevy dealer.  You can check the seal gasket on the dipstick cap just to verify its good.  Also with the truck on the ground and running, have someone turn lock to lock for you as you watch the pump, have them BRIEFLY hold the steering at lock, have them cycle it back and forth as you observe the pump and connections and hoses.

Edited January 31, 2020 by vucelick