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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Default power steering pump rebuild

Could someone recommend the best vendor/member to rebuild my 1971 power steering pump. It is a 1971, and am not concerned with originality. Or is there a better route, such as an aftermarket pump?
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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get a rebuild kit from Ecklers and do it youeself, it only takes an hour or less and no special tools
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...mp_rebuild.htm

Get a seal kit from ZIP or Ecklers.

If that dose not work, go to any supporting vendor and get a pump for $125 or so.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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It depends on what is wrong with it. If it just needs new O-rings to seal it up, do it yourself for low $$. If it need to be completely disassembled for a major rebuild, I'm sure there are qualified folks on this Forum who could do the job.
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