this doesn't make sense
10-20-2006, 12:49 PM
#1
this doesn't make sense I just got my old power steering pump replaced, at a good, reliable, and trustworthy shop. New pump makes no noise, which is good. However, sometimes at idle the steering effort is difficult, enough to require 2 hands to turn the wheel. The guy I deal with told me that this new pump won't last long with my tires and that the power steering pump that GM uses hasn't changed much and has a tendency to burn up faster with bigger tires. Now this guy does know his stuff. Used to work at a Speed Shop in So-cal, on mustangs and f-bodies exclusively. He regularly autoX's and drag races, has a 427 powered late model GT. I trust his opinion.
However, a new pump should not be more difficult to turn than the old one. He said it might last 10-15k miles under normal driving, and if I autoX it, chances are i'll burn it up pretty quick. He recommended a high pressure pump. Whats the real story here? This stuff doesn't add up. I just spent 500 on replacing it and am not happy with how this it turning out. Can someone shed some light on this?
However, a new pump should not be more difficult to turn than the old one. He said it might last 10-15k miles under normal driving, and if I autoX it, chances are i'll burn it up pretty quick. He recommended a high pressure pump. Whats the real story here? This stuff doesn't add up. I just spent 500 on replacing it and am not happy with how this it turning out. Can someone shed some light on this?
10-20-2006, 02:33 PM
#2
when he replaced it did he make sure he plugged all the lines to the rack? and did he flush the system well?....i just got a new pump and its actually a little loose, i have larger rims and tires also...i dont see how it would burn out though....not in a short period of time....