AutoZone P/S pump?
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Racer
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From: Palmdale Ca
AutoZone P/S pump?
I have 1 power steering leak and it is at the pump around the new pressure hose. I don't feel like tackling a pump re-build and was thinking of stopping by AutoZone today after work and buying one of their re-build pumps. I just checked and they have them for $48 with "Atsco" reservoir or $45 with out the reservoir. Wonder which one I need? Anybody have any experience with their power steering pumps? Thanks
[Modified by Augie 79, 10:05 AM 11/7/2003]
[Modified by Augie 79, 10:05 AM 11/7/2003]
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Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (Augie 79)
If it's the pressure hose connection, then a rebuilt pump will not cure it.
You just need to re-tighten the fitting.
To replace the pump, you will have to do the same task.
If the hose fitting is bad, you will be back to square one even with a new pump.
You just need to re-tighten the fitting.
To replace the pump, you will have to do the same task.
If the hose fitting is bad, you will be back to square one even with a new pump.
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Racer
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From: Palmdale Ca
Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (Tom454)
Good point Tom! Before installing Zips rebuild kit this was the one area I didn't have a leak. I may have loosened it when I removed the old line. I'll put a wrench on it tonight. Thanks
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Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (Augie 79)
I have had my AutoZone rebuilt PS pump with reservoir on for about 2 years now and I have not had any trouble with it at all. No leaks or squeals at all.
If you have not done this before you will need a special puller to get the pulley off the old pump and back on the new pump. I borrowed one from a mechanic buddy.
If you have not done this before you will need a special puller to get the pulley off the old pump and back on the new pump. I borrowed one from a mechanic buddy.
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Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (79 Midnight Blue L82)
Whatever you do, don't buy a new pump from Pep Boys... I worked there as a mechanic for about 5 months, and I've never gotten so many defective parts in my life. :eek:
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Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (Jasonty)
Whatever you do, don't buy a new pump from Pep Boys... I worked there as a mechanic for about 5 months, and I've never gotten so many defective parts in my life. :eek:
For parts I go to NAPA.
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Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (Augie 79)
In 1980 the pump connection on all GM vehicles changed from a 45 degree flare fitting to a metric o-ring connection. Make sure that you aren't trying to install a 45 degree flare hose (your original hose) into a metric pump fitting. If you have a 45 degree flare hose, you should look into the pump discharge fitting and see a brass 45 degree seat inside the fitting. No brass seat? You most likely have a 1980 or newer metric pump.
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Racer
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Re: AutoZone P/S pump? (Jim Shea)
Thanks everybody for the info and ideas. Jim Shea I was reading the many papers you have on the subject at corvette FAQ, I'm impressed. Jim if you told me to run out to the parking lot and spit in the pump.......I'd do it. Thank you for the personnal response, I'm hopeing it's just a lose fitting on the back of the pump common to the pressure hose. It's not a metric fitting by the way. Thanks guys!