so i I bought a duralast power steering pump and it is garbage! it whines, so I put Lucas P/S add. in and it quieted it down some but still noisy. and when turning the wheel fast at slow speeds or parked it is real slow and jerky.
after it was installed I toped off fluid and started the truck and for about 2 min there was no power steering at all. it was not noisy at this point, but then it let out a scream and then I had power steering. did I do something wrong, or is the this pump just junk?

 

Did you bleed the system? I'm guessing no..

 

^^^ +1

From the 2001 FSM

Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.

The dipstick should indicate COLD when the fluid is at normal temperature.

(1) Turn steering wheel all the way to the left

(2) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two (2) minutes.

(3) Raise the front wheels off the ground.

(4) Slowly turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock 20 times with the engine off while checking the fluid level.

NOTE: Vehicles with long return lines or oil coolers turn wheel 40 times.

(5) Start the engine. With the engine idling maintain the fluid level.

(6) Lower the front wheels and let the engine idle for two minutes.

(7) Turn the steering wheel in both direction and verify power assist and quit operation of the pump. If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky looking, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and repeat the procedure.

CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for an extended period. This may cause pump damage

 

ok then I screwed it up prolly! I have done a couple on older Chevys' b4 with no problem and this was the first with my dodge so I thought I would check the DIY and the way they had done it, and that's how I always did it so figured I was good. I did skip the flush, cuz it was 11pm on a Sunday night, and I did see in the last post something about if u see bubbles and stuff after no big deal.

 

Air is not a good lubricant. If you don't flush it out, your system won't be lubed properly...that's where the whining noise comes in.

 

is it now ruined? or can I still flush it to make the whinning stop. it has been 10 day since change out. I didn't have any bubbles or foaming I was watching in the res.

 

Jack up the front of the truck, start the engine, and crank the wheels lock to lock a couple times. See what your fluid looks like. If there is no foam, and it's still whining, might be able to warranty it out..... just don't tell them what you did.

 

yea, alright.