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eZAK61 · 05-01-2011, 09:37 AM

Two things;
1) I doubt that it was ever a bad pump. Gear box yes.
The question should be: Why did the gear box fail?
Defect, Low on fluid, Loss of pressure............

2) The engine compartment should have been steamed cleaned after servicing.
I'm thinking you may have an exhaust gas leak. Possibly around the Turbo.

Who knows, this may have been caused by your previous service.

If possible, go to another service center to get a second opinion.

iracemine · 05-01-2011, 07:51 PM

I also enjoy home brew.

eZAK61 · 05-01-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iracemine

I also enjoy home brew.

That's Great Buddy!!

b/c Life is too short to drink crappy beer!

rlaspinall · 01-23-2012, 12:26 PM

Update to the Power Steering - The problem with the smell never was related to the power steering but was simply a loos clamp at the exhaust filter which leaked when going thtough the cleaning process. The tech's didnt have a clue. The problem was diagnosed by a retired mechanic which i had the dealership pursue. Waste of time and parts on power steering simply because a "highly trained" tech wouldnt think further then how to replace a part.

iracemine · 01-23-2012, 07:51 PM

cool! thanks for the update.

05-01-2011, 09:37 AM	#21
eZAK61 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lombard, IL. Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Two things; 1) I doubt that it was ever a bad pump. Gear box yes. The question should be: Why did the gear box fail? Defect, Low on fluid, Loss of pressure............ 2) The engine compartment should have been steamed cleaned after servicing. I'm thinking you may have an exhaust gas leak. Possibly around the Turbo. Who knows, this may have been caused by your previous service. If possible, go to another service center to get a second opinion. __________________ "Relax, Dont worry, Have a Home Brew" 2011 SD F350 4X2 CREW CAB LARIAT 172"WB STYLESIDE, 6.7L V-8 DIESEL, 6-SPEED AUTO TRANS. Opts; 3.31 E Locker Axle, 5th Wheel Hitch, 11500# GVWR Pkg., Rapid Heat, Block Heater, Dual Alts., Tough Bed, Upfitter Switches, & Cable Lock. ZAK

05-01-2011, 07:51 PM	#22
iracemine black and tan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheese Curtain Posts: 911 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts	I also enjoy home brew. __________________ coolant filter (dieselsite), CCV Mod (home made), 4" MBRP turbo back (dieselsite), turbo temp monitor (ISSPROdieselsite), DIY triple gauge kit (ITPdeisel), "fuel filler mod" (home made), stock 7.3 99.5' 2WD W/ more power than I need. Be green... drink kegged beer! www.micromatic.com you'll thank me

01-23-2012, 07:51 PM	#25
iracemine black and tan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheese Curtain Posts: 911 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts	cool! thanks for the update. __________________ coolant filter (dieselsite), CCV Mod (home made), 4" MBRP turbo back (dieselsite), turbo temp monitor (ISSPROdieselsite), DIY triple gauge kit (ITPdeisel), "fuel filler mod" (home made), stock 7.3 99.5' 2WD W/ more power than I need. Be green... drink kegged beer! www.micromatic.com you'll thank me

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01-23-2012, 12:26 PM	#24
rlaspinall SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary/Alberta Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update to the Power Steering - The problem with the smell never was related to the power steering but was simply a loos clamp at the exhaust filter which leaked when going thtough the cleaning process. The tech's didnt have a clue. The problem was diagnosed by a retired mechanic which i had the dealership pursue. Waste of time and parts on power steering simply because a "highly trained" tech wouldnt think further then how to replace a part.