68firebirdman

Good morniong All I have a 2000 WS6 convertible that I happened to find out the the Hydraulic pump is leaking Does anyone have any info about who manufactured these or quality rebuild kits for it? or are there any upgrades people have done

bad_408_vert

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See if any info in following thread helps you.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/convertible-vehicles/409996-how-maintain-your-convertible.html

68firebirdman

Thanks bad_408_vert but it Im looking to rebuild the pump not just bleed it. although I will need that next.

DANOZ28

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well my local shop isnt cheap but if your stuck in the mud call premier upholstery rogers mn , 763-424-4693.

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Does it still work, but is just leaking? If so, there's not much to rebuild, other than to replace seals. The most common leak is the big O-ring in the frosted plastic reservoir, less frequently its the hose fittings. Mine has been leaking for years, usually just when it is operated, but I just add fluid to maintain level (I've looked many times and cannot locate the source of the leak, but it drips out from behind the wheel, off the rear bumper skirt). One of these days I'll tire of it and fix the leak.

Don't forget that GM changed their recommended fluid from Dextron to Mineral Oil.

RONIN LSX

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Do you flush the system first, before adding the MO?

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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I didn't, and the service bulletin that stated this didn't mention anything about flushing out the old stuff first. I've not noticed any down-side to using MO, my system was leaking before I started using MO over 15+ years ago.

stngh8r

68firebirdman - I have a good motor and pump out of my car I'll ship for $75.
I removed mine to shed a few pounds, but honestly I see no reason to ever put it back on.
I can move the top up and down faster without it and I don't have to know where my keys are.