Will it hurt my power steering pump running it without any fluid?

Would it be better to plug the power steering lines?

I plugged the the lines, started up the truck and something just didn't sound right. I'm worried that running it plugged or empty will burn the pump up.

Thanks.

 

im pretty sure youll burn out the pump

 

Pumps need lubrication

 

Yes running the P/S pump without fluid will eventually ruin the pump. You might get away with connecting the pressure hose to the return hose baring it does not blow the return hose.

Though a membership at Gold's gym might be more cost effective.

 

That's why I plugged the lines, with full fluid in the reservoir. But it almost sounded like it was bogging down when I started the truck.

Will it hurt the pump or blow a seal running the pump with the line plugged and full on fluid?