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She's a 2003 2500 5.9 L Cummins, runs (for the most part) like a champ, and has never given me a minute of trouble...except she likes to blow the cap off of the power steering reservoir...you could say she's developing a habit, it has happened twice within a year. There is no warning or precursory event indicators, and often goes undetected until the fluid level gets low and the moaning, groaning, and woeful cries of a faithful friend begin. This most recent "event" also included a freezing up of the brakes, rendering here immobile for a brief period of time; the front brakes were locked up tight, there was no turning of the steering wheel, my trusty steed was down for the count. The opening of the reservoir itself has been deformed in the process, indicating a goodly amount of pressure building before the actual blowing of the cap. Again, I have not heard it physically blow, I have only been witness to the after-effects.
I am getting ready to replace the reservoir in an attempt to correct the problem, although I am unsure that this will solve the malady, only prolong the next blast off. Anyone have any comments, thoughts, suggestions, or humorous anecdotes that might assist me in my search for answers and ultimately correct the problem? I surely would appreciate any insight you may offer as this is a real head-scratcher for me...I miss my truck, please help!!
I am getting ready to replace the reservoir in an attempt to correct the problem, although I am unsure that this will solve the malady, only prolong the next blast off. Anyone have any comments, thoughts, suggestions, or humorous anecdotes that might assist me in my search for answers and ultimately correct the problem? I surely would appreciate any insight you may offer as this is a real head-scratcher for me...I miss my truck, please help!!