Steering Pump Cap came off

[baetis]

I have an 08 tahoe and on its inaugral mud run teh cap off my steering pump popped of. Now it sounds like it as a turbo The dealer said this was a response to driving in deep mud, and the pump would be ok after refilling it. I personally think the cap was never put on tight in the factory. Has anyone else had this problem and am I gonna have to worry about toasting my pump every time I go into the mud?

 

[fco_gonzo]

No problems. Must have not been tighted at the factory.

 

[baetis]

so, you don't think that the mud caused the pump to lose its cap?
Im afraid to go off road again.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

so, you don't think that the mud caused the pump to lose its cap?
Im afraid to go off road again.

dont dude, many of us had more than once ( i lost count) never had trouble. only got stuck once. just a loose cap.

why would they give you 4x4 if your never gunna use it!

 

[baetis]

Thanks for the help. Great forum. Another question: During the Moonshine Mud Bowl, I failed to remove the lower bumper valence and it ripped off. I read in the owners manuel (after teh fact) that it should be removed for off roading and replaced afterwards. Is that necesary?

 

[OSU_Tahoe]

Seems like you answered your own question.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

i dont take mine off even though its reccommended by the manual, as in a later caution box it said that leaving it off for a long time messes up the air flow of the engine causing it to over heat, off road is when you need the best cooling, so i keep mine on.