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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Here's my issue. Reassembling the front of the motor. Replaced power steering pump but could not get the original style pump. Was told the pump will fit, it does, but after installing the alternator, I cannot remove the ps pump cap. It hits the brace for the alternator. Does the pump reservoir style make a difference? First post rookie
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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The original pump had an angled neck. I had the same problem with a straight neck pump, did some shimming and as I recall used a different cap to get it so I could get the cap off.
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Could you just reuse the reservoir from your original pump? Reservoirs for all Saginaw P-pumps will interchange.

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Originally Posted by Jim Shea
Could you just reuse the reservoir from your original pump? Reservoirs for all Saginaw P-pumps will interchange.

Jim
exactly......
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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I had a core charge on the original. I cant see shimming it, its that far off. So looks like i will have to chase down an original style unless someone has another suggestion?
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