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25-10-2022
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Senior Newbie
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Sydney City NSW
Posts: 76 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
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Power Steering Replacement Pump/Reservoir Kit
G'day legends,
08' 3.8L JKU.
Unfortunately, during an oil change I unwittingly spilled a bit of engine oil on my serpentine belt. Belt subsequently skipped off an idle pulley, shredded itself on the rest and power steering fluid threw up all over the engine. Time for a new power steering kit it seems.
Not wanting to go a full Hydro setup, as I only run 33's so it would be incredible overkill. But have seen PSC's other remote res kit is discontinued and am disappointed about that.
Does anyone have a lead on an available PSC PK1853 Kit?
Or otherwise, can anyone recommend another replacement kit that's better than OEM?
Would rather upgrade somewhat in replacing than replace with another OEM unit.
Any help massively appreciated.
Cheers,
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27-10-2022
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SwampDigger
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Blue mountains, West of Hell
Posts: 3,765 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
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I don't have an answer, but am interested as well. My '08 3.8L is still 'ok', but has been weeping for a while now...
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28-10-2022
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CrawlerStar
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne GB
Posts: 439 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
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Not an expert but look at stuff
Being an 08 you probably have the Delphi steel steering box/unit, so may well be worth looking into a rebuild plus getting the 'shaft' chromed.
(just what I've read on other posts)
Apparently the newer lighter 'Chinese' ? aluminium units aren't as robust.
(Again just what I've read)
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09-12-2022
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Newbie
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 31 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
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When running larger tires there is a lot of stress on the sector shaft. My steering box always blows the seal if I turn the steering full lock when stationary. Also, blow the seal during a hard turn while accelerating. After replacing the seals 3 times and getting covered with power steering fluid I decided to get a used steering box. I could see the sector shaft and drag link bend like noodles under the jeep.
So I fixed it by
(1) Replacing the box with 60,000km box from a 2016 JK ($850)
(2) Sector shaft brace
(3) HD drag link
(4) HD tie rod
(5) Added a power steering inline filter ( it appears the stock system pump failures are due to metal particles)
After spending a lot of time and money, my problems are gone now. I am running 10.5 wide 35s (Kenda) and the jeep turns awesome. no more bending noodles and dripping PS fluid from the sector shaft.
I think there is a very limited choice for RHD hydro assist. One needs to buy a brand new RHD box and then send it to the hydro assist company to get it tapped for hydro assist.
One thing that should be investigated is if JL steering box would fit JK?
Last edited by jkjeep1; 09-12-2022 at 07:49 AM.
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