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I just wanted to post up so maybe someone else could benefit from this as well.
I got the 2004 Hemi QC and after noticing a small puddle in my driveway I found that I was having the power steering leak that everyone describes regarding the clamp problems not holding enough on the hose. Picked up a couple 1/2in screw clamps $1.89 for the top/bottom of the hose and no more leak. Dealer said they were going to have to order a new hose/clamp assembly to fix the problem. Thus milking me out of my $100 deductible and billing the rest to my extended warranty service contract. Just want to throw a big THANK YOU out to everyone on this board who inputs the information we need/seek about our trucks. "Trample the weak, hurdle the dead!" |
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck & Hemi SUV owner  |
 ______________________________________________________________________________ HTC.com web site HTC.com store HTC.com calendar HTC.com National map After smoking a pack a day for 30 years, I quit cold turkey. Here's how I did it...  2003 Ram 5.7 Hemi - Supercharged. 520 HP, 14 mpg... traded in for a 2006 SRT8 Grand Cherokee - bone stock 6.1 Hemi - 420 HP, 16 mpg... traded in for a 2007 BMW 335i - twin turbo. 330 HP, 33 mpg                  |
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"Trevor" |
Thanx Lando i was wondering what was causing my leak. Ran down to Home Depot and got some clamps, solved my problem. Thanx!!
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I have the same problem. I didn't realize it was so common though. I saw the little oetiker style clamp on the top hose to the rack and figured it wasnt tight enough. I think I will replace them both now with proper clamps. Thanks for the heads-up, saves me $100 at the stealership!!!
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck & Hemi SUV owner |
There was an old thread on this subject... can't find it now but here's a couple pics that show the leak and the fix.
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck & Hemi SUV owner |
Clamp fix
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Exactly what I did. Cost me about $8 cuz I bought some ATF+4 to top it up after.
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"Zachary" VP OK Chapter  |
Just clamped mine! Easy enough. I only got one clamp on though. Like the picture above. The other end the clamp was right at the end, wasn't sure if I should take it off or not.
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"Dave" HTC.com Man of the Year - 2008 VP Kentucky Chapter Truck of the Month April 2006  |
I caught the leak on mine before it got bad. Installed my screw type clamp and haven't had a leak since.
 '05 RCSB 1500 SLT 5.7 Hemi Ram - 4" ram air from fog light hole - Amsoil drop-in filter - AirAid MIT - Taylor shorty wires - FM 50HD SI/SO 3" Magnaflow y-pipe - General Grabber UHP 295/50 20 tires - Superchips Flashpaq 3815 - Motive 4.56 gears - Detroit Truetrac differential Lakewood traction bars - PML differential cover - Best reaction time .011 @ Bowling Green Best 1/8 mile 9.28 @ Bowling Green - Best 1/4 mile 14.51 @ Bowling Green - ETs before gears, DTT, traction bars, improved ram air, and y-pipe           |
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"Jason" Truck of the Month May 2008  |
 Current mods: Exterior: 2003 RC short bed Ram. Chrome 20" Motto wheels, 275/55/20 Bridgestone Duelers, tint, functional SRT-10 Hood, Street Scene bumper cover, de-chromed and painted rear bumper, body matched grill shell, mirrors, door handles, tailgate handle and antenna mount, billet grill and bumper inserts, Bushwhacker street fender flares, polished "Ram" 3rd brake light cover. Snuglid tonneu cover with a bedrug. Engine: Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, 3rd Strike dual filter with throttle body spacer. Audio: Alpine 9885 with IPod, Infiniti Reference 3.5", 5.25" and 6x9's, two Kenwood DVC 12" subs with three Kenwood amps running it all through Monster Cable wiring. Optima red-top. Interior: Suede headliner, color matched A&B pillars, overhead console, and rear light surround. Proudly serving our country with the Marine Corps for over 12 years. "The secrecy of my job prevents me from knowing what I do"     |
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"David" |
Thanks for keeping this info up on top. It looks like I finally got hit by one of the 'gremilins'. I made it 50k on the factory tires, and the rotors and brakes are still going strong. I checked in the fall and they all looked real good.
But the power steering leak got me. My leak was the same as everyone elses. A quick trip to get a clamp and everything was good as new. $2 for the clamp and I had some ATF at the house left over. 2004 QC 4x2 Black Hemi Sport/ Mopar Gull Wing Tonneau Cover /Depo LED tails/ Kicker audio/ Alpine 9856 HU/ Yoko Avid SUV 305/50/20 Rubber Check out my band View our videos    |
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I too had this problem, hit 70K and it sprayed all over the engine. Thanx for posting the pics, I was going crazy trying to figure out how to do it before I logged in.
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"Dave" HTC.com Man of the Year - 2008 VP Kentucky Chapter Truck of the Month April 2006 |
 '05 RCSB 1500 SLT 5.7 Hemi Ram - 4" ram air from fog light hole - Amsoil drop-in filter - AirAid MIT - Taylor shorty wires - FM 50HD SI/SO 3" Magnaflow y-pipe - General Grabber UHP 295/50 20 tires - Superchips Flashpaq 3815 - Motive 4.56 gears - Detroit Truetrac differential Lakewood traction bars - PML differential cover - Best reaction time .011 @ Bowling Green Best 1/8 mile 9.28 @ Bowling Green - Best 1/4 mile 14.51 @ Bowling Green - ETs before gears, DTT, traction bars, improved ram air, and y-pipe |
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Well, holy smokes! I had my '04 Hemi QC in yesterday for a leak (we and dealer suspected power steering fluid) that seems to leave a little spot in the garage floor every few weeks. Dealer said, "I don't see anything leaking."
 I came here this morning to see if anyone else has had this problem. Looks like there is a new clamp in our future.  |
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yep Im sorry to say iI had a leak also but fixed mine also. And sad to say I see those hoses put on at the plant all nite every nite and want to say something to my boss man, but know its a waste of time. They just gettin cheaper and cheaper on there parts. Besides, if u fix it yourself makes you feel more in tune with ur ride. So says ICE-CLD
2-5 Drop; Ground Force, SRT/10 Hood & Bumper, Bedcover by Checkmate, Upgraded 5.7 to 6.1 Hemi, 528 Lift Comp Cam, Gibson Chrome Headers, Polished valve covers by Mopar Performance, Magnaflow Converters & Mufflers, Carpeted bed by BEDRUG, Flame Guages & Billet Flame Pedals |
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