Power Steering Cooler

[RaddHazzard]

Howdy everyone. Finally joined after years of lurking. Anyway, my power steering cooler is rusted to a point where i am concerned that it could break apart at any second. Has anyone replaced this part? Could a mechanically savy person do this on their own? Thanks in advance.

[jro909]

whats a power steering cooler? i've never heard of it

[RaddHazzard]

whats a power steering cooler? i've never heard of it

 

Its a little (maybe 2" x 12") rusty radiator thing on the driver side next to or on top of your coolant radiator.

[txab]

You should be able to do it yourself, with no problem

[jro909]

whaat? i've never seen it, all i got is a tranny cooler, a raduiator and a couple of walnuts...crazy i'll have to find that

[RaddHazzard]

Cool, thanks txab. I think a new one is maybe 200 bucks? Hard to find at online gm parts dealers.

[txab]

whaat? i've never seen it, all i got is a tranny cooler, a raduiator and a couple of walnuts...crazy i'll have to find that

 

Driver's side, close to radiator. Take a look through the grille.

[96chevy7.4L]

Yeah the power steering coolers are on the driver side near the radiator. Some of the trucks have them some don't. I believe they came with the towing package but not sure. All my dually's have had them but then again there 1 tons. I dont know about a hlaf ton or anything else. You can get the replacement coolers at the dealer. They are around 125 bucks last time I bought one. Hope that helps.

[RaddHazzard]

thanks all. I can handle 125 dollas. Why are they not aluminum? I live 1000ft. from the ocean so ive got some rust no doubt, but this cooler looks twenty years old.

[txab]

thanks all. I can handle 125 dollas. Why are they not aluminum? I live 1000ft. from the ocean so ive got some rust no doubt, but this cooler looks twenty years old.

 

There are aftermarket alternatives as well

[zedbear]

I have a factory replacement on order from gmpartsdirect.com for 68 bucks shipped. Mine is rotted around the hose connections and is dripping. Local dealer wanted 88 bucks, the suggested retail price.

 

The newer models could be different, though.