LT1 power steering pump and reservoir leak - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wootdog · 01-03-2008, 05:58 AM

All,
I have the above mentioned setup with Lt1 in my 67 C10 stepside. I have had leaks from both the pump as well as the resevoir ever since they have been installed. I sent them both back to street and performance in the past. Had them rebuilt yet they still leak. I have had the custom hoses tested to 2k psi with no leakage observed. Anyone know where I can obtain both rebuilt? Or any input on how to repair them? I have the polished reservoir but with the fact I have to keep cleaning up fluid on the garage floor, I could now care less if it has any bling. Thanks in advance.
Kerry

tphsmith · 01-03-2008, 07:03 AM

wow, today right now I am installing power steering on my 72 its got the LT1 motor using the corvette assembly and Im using the original reservoir and Im using return hose I got from Auto Zone, do you know where yours is leaking is it internal to the pump or hose connections. Id sure like to ask ya about wiring on yours.

Wootdog · 01-03-2008, 08:13 AM

On the reservoir it is where the connection is pressed in for the threads. Not the hose itself where the hose screws in. On the pump it is where that fitting is pressed in where the hose connects to it. Dont know if that makes sense.
On a different note on the wiring, you can go up on hotrodlane.com and the wiring diagrams I used are there. That would encompass everything associated with the engine and computer. The one main thing to realize is for the hot lead on the computer, the 12 vdc can not drop below I believe ten and a half volts or the engine won't run. I also had installed painless wiring for the rest of the truck.
Kerry

Wootdog · 01-03-2008, 09:52 AM

Has anone retrofitted one of the old power steering pumps with the tank as part of it, into the LT1 serpentine belt setup?
Kerry

Wootdog · 01-03-2008, 02:05 PM

Updated information. Can a moderator add this for me please? I would like to place it in the signature area. I dont know how to put it there. Kerry
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01-03-2008, 05:58 AM	#1
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	LT1 power steering pump and reservoir leak All, I have the above mentioned setup with Lt1 in my 67 C10 stepside. I have had leaks from both the pump as well as the resevoir ever since they have been installed. I sent them both back to street and performance in the past. Had them rebuilt yet they still leak. I have had the custom hoses tested to 2k psi with no leakage observed. Anyone know where I can obtain both rebuilt? Or any input on how to repair them? I have the polished reservoir but with the fact I have to keep cleaning up fluid on the garage floor, I could now care less if it has any bling. Thanks in advance. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-03-2008, 07:03 AM	#2
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: LT1 power steering pump and reservoir leak wow, today right now I am installing power steering on my 72 its got the LT1 motor using the corvette assembly and Im using the original reservoir and Im using return hose I got from Auto Zone, do you know where yours is leaking is it internal to the pump or hose connections. Id sure like to ask ya about wiring on yours. __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

01-03-2008, 08:13 AM	#3
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: LT1 power steering pump and reservoir leak On the reservoir it is where the connection is pressed in for the threads. Not the hose itself where the hose screws in. On the pump it is where that fitting is pressed in where the hose connects to it. Dont know if that makes sense. On a different note on the wiring, you can go up on hotrodlane.com and the wiring diagrams I used are there. That would encompass everything associated with the engine and computer. The one main thing to realize is for the hot lead on the computer, the 12 vdc can not drop below I believe ten and a half volts or the engine won't run. I also had installed painless wiring for the rest of the truck. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-03-2008, 09:52 AM	#4
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: LT1 power steering pump and reservoir leak Has anone retrofitted one of the old power steering pumps with the tank as part of it, into the LT1 serpentine belt setup? Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-03-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: LT1 power steering pump and reservoir leak Updated information. Can a moderator add this for me please? I would like to place it in the signature area. I dont know how to put it there. Kerry http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w...t=Wootdog5.jpg __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT



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