why are power steering pumps such a PITA? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 02-26-2008, 05:20 AM

They should be so simple but there always seems to be and issue when I replace them. Did gm make like 100 different type of brackets? Seems like they never match the pump the part stores give me, or the wrong size pulley? Ok rant off, I'm just a little irritated it took 4.5 hours to do a 1 hour job ha ha.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-26-2008, 09:11 AM

yeah but on our trucks they are easy access try doing a PS pump on one of the jap junk cars or any import for that matter

MotorHead Lon · 02-26-2008, 04:37 PM

When I did the engine swap in my 84 I used an Alan Groves bracket. The factory motor mount had to be modified but it works a lot better than that junk I replaced it with.

TexasJeff · 02-26-2008, 06:00 PM

I hear your pain Cochino12, I had the same problem with my master cylinder, it took me about 4 days to tract down the right one for my truck. I finally had to pull casting numbers off the old one and they matched it up with that.

02-26-2008, 05:20 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	why are power steering pumps such a PITA? They should be so simple but there always seems to be and issue when I replace them. Did gm make like 100 different type of brackets? Seems like they never match the pump the part stores give me, or the wrong size pulley? Ok rant off, I'm just a little irritated it took 4.5 hours to do a 1 hour job ha ha. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-26-2008, 09:11 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: why are power steering pumps such a PITA? yeah but on our trucks they are easy access try doing a PS pump on one of the jap junk cars or any import for that matter __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-26-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	Re: why are power steering pumps such a PITA? When I did the engine swap in my 84 I used an Alan Groves bracket. The factory motor mount had to be modified but it works a lot better than that junk I replaced it with. __________________ 88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder.

02-26-2008, 06:00 PM	#4
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: why are power steering pumps such a PITA? I hear your pain Cochino12, I had the same problem with my master cylinder, it took me about 4 days to tract down the right one for my truck. I finally had to pull casting numbers off the old one and they matched it up with that. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

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