Power Steering Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Reisterstown MD
Power Steering Question
Sorry if this is as stupid as it sounds as I type it :bb
Should the power steering fluid have a dipstick? My steering is making a funny noise. I remove the cap to check the level and it appears the cap it clean, but without a dipstick. CRAP....Now how difficult is it to replace the power steering pump and what is THIS going to cost me :cuss
Just when things are going great another unsuspecting project rears up.
Thanks in advance,
Jim
Should the power steering fluid have a dipstick? My steering is making a funny noise. I remove the cap to check the level and it appears the cap it clean, but without a dipstick. CRAP....Now how difficult is it to replace the power steering pump and what is THIS going to cost me :cuss
Just when things are going great another unsuspecting project rears up.
Thanks in advance,
Jim
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From: Tuttle OK
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Re: Power Steering Question (JimBR0)
Yes, it should have a dipstick.
I just replaced mine about two weeks ago. Replacement isn't really that difficult, compared to a lot of stuff on these girls. Plan to get under and on top to remove. I also removed my alternator belt (small block) to get to everything easier. You will need a puller to remove the pully from the pump.
I beleive that I paid about $55.00 for a rebuilt pump.
Hope this helps. :smash:
I just replaced mine about two weeks ago. Replacement isn't really that difficult, compared to a lot of stuff on these girls. Plan to get under and on top to remove. I also removed my alternator belt (small block) to get to everything easier. You will need a puller to remove the pully from the pump.
I beleive that I paid about $55.00 for a rebuilt pump.
Hope this helps. :smash:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Reisterstown MD
Re: Power Steering Question (JimBR0)
Thanks! Where did you buy it from? Ecklers has it for 80 and you use your existing cap (which in my case won't work since the dipstick is gone).
Thanks again, Jim
Thanks again, Jim
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Re: Power Steering Question (JimBR0)
It has not been established that you need a pump yet. You need to check fluid level which should be covering everything inside the pump & belt tension.
While you should have a dipstick it is easy to have correct level w/o one.
While you should have a dipstick it is easy to have correct level w/o one.
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From: Tuttle OK
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Re: Power Steering Question (JimBR0)
Ganey's correct, I would check the level first. Should have suggested that in the first place.
If you have a salvage yard close, you can likely get a dipstick there. The pump is not a "special" Vette part. My pully was crooked and I got one off of a small block chevy in the local salvage. Ganey may have more info on that.
I bought my rebuilt pump at the local parts s place.
If you have a salvage yard close, you can likely get a dipstick there. The pump is not a "special" Vette part. My pully was crooked and I got one off of a small block chevy in the local salvage. Ganey may have more info on that.
I bought my rebuilt pump at the local parts s place.
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Re: Power Steering Question (Avette4me)
If I am not mistaken you can pick up a dipstick at AutoZone in the self help section.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Reisterstown MD
Re: Power Steering Question (ldyoung)
Just a thought...maybe the noise in your power steering unit is being caused by that dipstick you've lost! :cheers:
Jim
