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76bonanza · 10-07-2003, 07:38 PM

I have I think a small leak in power steering pump looks like it is collecting in the pully? Not coming from either hose just some in the pully and it drips out ever now and then?

Thanks for any help.

*mike reeh* · 10-07-2003, 08:14 PM

well you didnt really ask any sort of question but they're cheap and easy to replace, there's no fixing that seal. I just bought a ps pump w/ reservoir (to save myself the hassle of swapping reservoirs) for a 91 suburban for around 75 bux.. even cheaper w/o the reservoir... rent the pulley remover while you're at it and it can be changed in a couple hrs.

PS fluid on the belts is not a good thing either

mike

79Chevypickup · 10-07-2003, 09:06 PM

Dont forget to check your local pick-a-part......
I got a good p/s pump for my truck from there
paid next to nothing!!

76bonanza · 10-07-2003, 10:25 PM

If I do ahve to replace it were is the best place to buy one?

Also any upgrading that can be done here?

Krosati · 10-07-2003, 10:33 PM

A rebuild kit will only cost you $25 at Orielly's and the rebuild is pretty straight forward. No special tools needed except to pull the pully. Only took 45 minutes including pulling the pump.

78SilveradoSWB · 10-08-2003, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 76bonanza
If I do ahve to replace it were is the best place to buy one?

Also any upgrading that can be done here?

If you end up buying a new one, get a A1 Cardone remanufactured one. I bought one online from Rockauto.com for a pretty good price, lower than what Partsamerica.com (Autozone, Shucks, etc.) sells it for.

10-07-2003, 07:38 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	power steering leaking I have I think a small leak in power steering pump looks like it is collecting in the pully? Not coming from either hose just some in the pully and it drips out ever now and then? Thanks for any help. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-07-2003, 09:06 PM	#3
79Chevypickup MY TRUCK IS FOR SALE!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 292	Pick=a=Part Dont forget to check your local pick-a-part...... I got a good p/s pump for my truck from there paid next to nothing!! __________________ 1979 Chevy LWB 350ci / 700R4 Edelbrock under the hood F O R S A L E OR T R A D E

10-07-2003, 10:25 PM	#4
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	If I do ahve to replace it were is the best place to buy one? Also any upgrading that can be done here? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-07-2003, 08:14 PM	#2
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	well you didnt really ask any sort of question but they're cheap and easy to replace, there's no fixing that seal. I just bought a ps pump w/ reservoir (to save myself the hassle of swapping reservoirs) for a 91 suburban for around 75 bux.. even cheaper w/o the reservoir... rent the pulley remover while you're at it and it can be changed in a couple hrs. PS fluid on the belts is not a good thing either mike

10-07-2003, 10:33 PM	#5
Krosati Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 49	A rebuild kit will only cost you $25 at Orielly's and the rebuild is pretty straight forward. No special tools needed except to pull the pully. Only took 45 minutes including pulling the pump.



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