My 78 K15 High Sierra build - Fish Tremble

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

The only leak I've noticed appears to be coming from the PS pump. I'd cleaned somewhat and painted but its what came in the truck. Decided to rebuild it myself since I'd read a number of negative reviews on the rebuilt pumps from the part stores. Plus, its just an easy day puttering around in the shop

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Will have to reassemble (hope I remember the orientation of the parts ) one night this week.

I dug the leaking (but perfectly functional) pump out of my dad's steel bin for my '96 and put a kit in because the "NEW not REMAN" from the auto parts store one crapped out on me in less than a year. I disassembled the dead one to try and ascertain why it failed. What it appears is that the vanes weren't installed correctly during the rebuild. Since you mentioned getting everything back in the right place I thought I'd bring up position as well. The rounded edge of the vanes face the pump housing.