power steering pump - trashed - help!
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From: Hartsdale, NY
power steering pump - trashed - help! My pump has been whinnig for awile now so I will replace it this weekend. Should I replace the serp belt too? 32K miles...
Do I neeed to bleed the new pump to remove air from the system after replacement? How?
Dealer cost is $236 and parts store is $101!
Do I neeed to bleed the new pump to remove air from the system after replacement? How?
Dealer cost is $236 and parts store is $101!
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From: Middleburg, FL
Re: power steering pump - trashed - help! No warranty left on the car huh?!?! Had mine replaced at like 21K.
Does the parts store pump carry a warranty? If so get it, otherwise I would be very tempted to get the factory pump, or get one from someone here who has done away with their PS set-up.
I've replaced my rack a few times <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> and for bleeding, only put seom new synth fluid in the pump, turned the pulley by hand a few times, while having someone turn the streering wheel, put the belt on and then cranked her up! Let ir tun for minute, turning the wheel back and forth and then turned it off and removed the cap. It'll !pop! off, and the fluid will be kind of foamy, just let it sit with the top off, and fill accordingly. Anyone see a problem with this method?!?! I've done it a few times and haven't had any issues. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying it worked! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Does the parts store pump carry a warranty? If so get it, otherwise I would be very tempted to get the factory pump, or get one from someone here who has done away with their PS set-up.
I've replaced my rack a few times <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> and for bleeding, only put seom new synth fluid in the pump, turned the pulley by hand a few times, while having someone turn the streering wheel, put the belt on and then cranked her up! Let ir tun for minute, turning the wheel back and forth and then turned it off and removed the cap. It'll !pop! off, and the fluid will be kind of foamy, just let it sit with the top off, and fill accordingly. Anyone see a problem with this method?!?! I've done it a few times and haven't had any issues. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying it worked! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
