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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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So what are my options for replacing my power steering pump, can I use one from an LS1 corvette? or only from LS1 F-body's?

Are GM's power steering pumps to some extent universal by any chance? What about LT1's?

I don't want to spend 250$ for a new pump...

Also considering installing a universal air-to-oil power steering cooler, any thoughts?
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I just got my replacement at advanced auto for about $90 after the core. It also has a lifetime warranty.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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dont get a used pump, get a new one....the fluid tank accumulates metal particles from the rack in it...this will give the pump a tendacy to fail sooner....

soooo get a new one
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Thats sound advice, thanks. I supose I will check out advanced auto, though I have no idea where one near me is . It's always been pepboys for me.

Does the new pump come with a new pulley? Probably not I would assume.

Any advice on the power steering cooler idea? Would it be worth it? Trying to avoid another power steering failure, pretty much every part of the system failed on me.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Nope pulley doesn't come with it nor does the fluid tank but its not hard to swich the tank over now the pully you are gonna need a puller/installer to switch it over. I also had to go out and get a 13mm ratchet wrench to put the pump back on cause its in a tight spot...i ended up having to tighten one of the bolts from the bottom. I have no idea about the cooler.
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Turn one makes a upgraded pump ,but it will cost ya.
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if you reuse the old tank MAKE SURE YOU FLUSH IT WELL
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