power steer pump seal replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

super72bb · 11-15-2005, 06:14 PM

I am going to re seal the power steering pump on my 1972 4x4 it has a 350. I was just wondering if there were any tips or special tools needed so I don't take the truck out of commision for more than an evening. Without looking at it, I assume that it is as simple as just removing the pump and using a puller to get the pulley off then replacing the seal.

Thanks in advance

Curt

Old Yeller 1970 · 11-15-2005, 07:58 PM

I had a leaking power steering pump on my '86 GMC. I asked a local engine builder if he knew any tricks to make it quit leaking beause I didn't want to take it off. He said pour a little brake fluid in the reservoir. I said you're kiding. He said nope, it makes the leaking seal soften up and start sealing again. Well I tried it and that was nearly 2 years ago and I've never had one drop of fluid leak out of it since.

Striker169 · 11-15-2005, 09:46 PM

does that really work? anyone else heard of the brake fluid trick?

Botietruck · 11-15-2005, 10:02 PM

I've heard of it but never tried it.

11-15-2005, 06:14 PM	#1
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	power steer pump seal replacement I am going to re seal the power steering pump on my 1972 4x4 it has a 350. I was just wondering if there were any tips or special tools needed so I don't take the truck out of commision for more than an evening. Without looking at it, I assume that it is as simple as just removing the pump and using a puller to get the pulley off then replacing the seal. Thanks in advance Curt __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

11-15-2005, 07:58 PM	#2
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: power steer pump seal replacement I had a leaking power steering pump on my '86 GMC. I asked a local engine builder if he knew any tricks to make it quit leaking beause I didn't want to take it off. He said pour a little brake fluid in the reservoir. I said you're kiding. He said nope, it makes the leaking seal soften up and start sealing again. Well I tried it and that was nearly 2 years ago and I've never had one drop of fluid leak out of it since. __________________ Old Yeller

11-15-2005, 09:46 PM	#3
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: power steer pump seal replacement does that really work? anyone else heard of the brake fluid trick?

11-15-2005, 10:02 PM	#4
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: power steer pump seal replacement I've heard of it but never tried it. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!



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