Plastic pin in power steering pulley ls3 vette?
08-30-2015, 12:33 PM
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Plastic pin in power steering pulley ls3 vette?
I had the hood opened and noticed a plastic pin hanging out of the middle of the power steering pulley? I just grabbed it and takes it out. Is this suppose to be there?
08-30-2015, 01:09 PM
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the ridges on it sure look new and fresh. which means it either has never been pressed in (and forced back out) to anything ever , or the hole it was pressed into was too big to hold it. there should be no way you can remove them dang things with a gentle finger pull. check hood liner and stuff above pully area for missing pins
08-30-2015, 01:19 PM
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the ridges on it sure look new and fresh. which means it either has never been pressed in (and forced back out) to anything ever , or the hole it was pressed into was too big to hold it. there should be no way you can remove them dang things with a gentle finger pull. check hood liner and stuff above pully area for missing pins
08-31-2015, 11:36 AM
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I had the same platic push in pin hanging out of the center power steering pulley. I kept pushing it back in and it kept pulling out. Eventually, it worked itself out completely and its gone. I wonder if GM installed it to prevent dirt from going into the center pulley bolt?
BTW: I could not find that part with the power steering assembly.
BTW: I could not find that part with the power steering assembly.
08-31-2015, 12:01 PM
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well, so i looked up parts list, figured it would NOT be there. my bad , it is....
(item #12 from above , note all places it fits)
(sample of what part number looks like)
(item #12 from above , note all places it fits)
(sample of what part number looks like)
08-31-2015, 12:15 PM
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08-31-2015, 12:57 PM
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I had the same platic push in pin hanging out of the center power steering pulley. I kept pushing it back in and it kept pulling out. Eventually, it worked itself out completely and its gone. I wonder if GM installed it to prevent dirt from going into the center pulley bolt?
BTW: I could not find that part with the power steering assembly.
BTW: I could not find that part with the power steering assembly.
08-31-2015, 01:23 PM
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It won't hurt anything either way. It sure as heck doesn't hold the power steering pulley on. The only purpose it could have is to keep the threads nice and clean inside the power steering pump shaft.
It will be fine with or without it. Millions of cars are made without this little plastic thingie in their power steering pumps every year
It will be fine with or without it. Millions of cars are made without this little plastic thingie in their power steering pumps every year
08-31-2015, 01:32 PM
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I don't think your comment contributed anything to this thread other than the fact that you need something more productive to do with your time. Go troll to the next thread and amuse yourself now
08-31-2015, 02:20 PM
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I miss the "Like" button sometimes. :-)
To clarify, that's directed at you Tennis Pr0.
Chevydave, great post. I learned something too.
To clarify, that's directed at you Tennis Pr0.
Chevydave, great post. I learned something too.
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08-31-2015, 03:48 PM
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08-31-2015, 06:48 PM
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the wife said you are a very bad man. a very rude man. you dont like her comment about you, you can write a personal message to me. i will let her read it and she can tell you to go take a flying leap or what ever she will tell you. have a great day , and really , cheer up
08-31-2015, 07:14 PM
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Danno1985, you reminded me of something and I thought I'd post it.
For those that don't know, Warner Robbins GA has one of the best air force museums on the planet...in my humble opinion of course.
https://www.museumofaviation.org
Super high quality, and it's free! But make a donation you cheapo. Well worth the trip, particularly if you're on i75 heading to or from Florida.
For those that don't know, Warner Robbins GA has one of the best air force museums on the planet...in my humble opinion of course.
https://www.museumofaviation.org
Super high quality, and it's free! But make a donation you cheapo. Well worth the trip, particularly if you're on i75 heading to or from Florida.
08-31-2015, 07:17 PM
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Danno1985, you reminded me of something and I thought I'd post it.
For those that don't know, Warner Robbins GA has one of the best air force museums on the planet...in my humble opinion of course.
https://www.museumofaviation.org
Super high quality, and it's free! But make a donation you cheapo. Well worth the trip, particularly if you're on i75 heading to or from Florida.
For those that don't know, Warner Robbins GA has one of the best air force museums on the planet...in my humble opinion of course.
https://www.museumofaviation.org
Super high quality, and it's free! But make a donation you cheapo. Well worth the trip, particularly if you're on i75 heading to or from Florida.
08-31-2015, 07:42 PM
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The Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola is also very good and well worth it.
Sorry for the hijack OP, just offsetting the negativity in this thread with positive thoughts and suggestions.
09-01-2015, 01:12 AM
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to OP, I noticed exact same thing with my '10 within days of purchasing it. Same as you, I would push it back in each time I washed it and wonder "wtf....". I assume it has since fallen out as I haven't encountered it in over a year now...
09-01-2015, 10:57 AM
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GM did replace my wobbly HB under warranty because it caused belt fray due to misalignment. I guess GM felt like spending money on me for "no reason".
Thanks for posting absolutely NOTHING!
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