I would love some input if you guys have dealt with something like this.
1994 FZJ80 - Rebuilt PS pump installed 1 month ago; PS has been great since that point until this morning. This morning after 20min 60mph commute I pull into by office parking lot and notice that the PS is very heavy at idle. With RPM's up from idle I have moderate PS (which I'd say is a normal for this rig). Here's what I know at this point:
Thoughts?
1994 FZJ80 - Rebuilt PS pump installed 1 month ago; PS has been great since that point until this morning. This morning after 20min 60mph commute I pull into by office parking lot and notice that the PS is very heavy at idle. With RPM's up from idle I have moderate PS (which I'd say is a normal for this rig). Here's what I know at this point:
- No abnormal noises from PS system
- PS fluid level checked out OK
- Heavy steering rolling at idle, zero PS stopped at idle
- Steering loosens up with higher RPM's over idle
- PS fluid gushed out when I pulled the reservoir cap with engine running to see if fluid is moving
- Fluid looks brand new; translucent red
- No foaming
Thoughts?