EThomas2244

Hey fellas I'm a straight Newb to the forum no doubt, I have an Lt1 z28 and an Ls1 trans am, my Trans am has been really starting to get hard to turn the wheel and I can hear it grind sometimes when it does it, is the power steering pump a DIY type of job, or should I take it to my mechanic, if so what should I expect to pay, thanks for any feedback, glad to be a part of this cool *** website!

M4N14C

iTrader: (3)

First off, make sure you at least have fluid in there lol.

It can by a DIY job but you need a special tool to get the pulley off (you can rent them at AutoZone). Write up + how to video here.

EThomas2244

Lol, I'm not a straight Newb when it comes to these cars just never messed with a power steering pump in either, I had it topped off today at Jiffy Lube and it didn't help, the pulley looks good still no scrapes, but I'm afraid the pump is gone.

EThomas2244

Can anyone reccomend a good brand of power steering pumps, preferably with an aluminum Pulley, not a stock plastic piece of ****.

Goodkat

iTrader: (2)

Not saying your wrong on it being the pump but have you checked out the rack and pinion sounds like the problem I had a couple yrs back

EThomas2244

I actually think the rack and pinions are bad, it's not leaking P/S fluid so you're prob right thanks man!

EThomas2244

Ended up being a bolt from the column rubbing against one of the heads. We just beat the head up a little and shaved some of the bolt off and it's turning like new again!

wooddaniel

iTrader: (28)

Glad you got it fixed so easy. The power steering pumps are notorious for going out on these cars.