Subject	When you notice a leak from the pump that can't
Posted by	doug8867 on May 16, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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In Reply To	Great job! What are the symptoms this needs to be done? (n/m) posted by OverZealous (CT) on May 15, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Message	be attributed to a faulty hose. Or if your pump begins to whine or sound rough. (bearings are going out) Or if you've bought a used pump and want peace of mind that it's in good shape before installing it. Half the problem with power steering leak issues is determining where the leak is coming from in the first place. To accurately do that, you have to clean the pump and hoses, the alternator that sits under the pump, and the surrounding area thoroughly. This involves removing intake pipes, etc. just to get to the area. Then you still have to clean from top and bottom to reach everything. Put everything back together. Have a helper start the car and turn the wheels while you are under it so you can try to see where the leak begins. Tedious and time consuming. Just like the job of removing and replacing it. :-) So, having peace of mind that your used pump is good is well worth it so you don't have to do the job over again.
Follow Ups	How to Rebuild Your 300zx Power Steering Pump - doug8867 14:55:37 05/14/12 VTF'd (n/m) - Draker (Eugene, OR) 15:57:55 05/14/12 Awesome! Do you ever have to replace the main shaft? - ZXoltan 16:22:50 05/14/12 The bearing is the only thing that can wear out on - doug8867 07:11:31 05/15/12 VTF!! (n/m) - HK'S Z 17:57:25 05/14/12 VTF! Good job, need to do this my self! - sandmanz32 19:39:03 05/14/12 GREAT job, thank you! (n/m) - GatorJ 18:33:56 05/15/12 Great job! What are the symptoms this needs to be done? (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 22:24:42 05/15/12 When you notice a leak from the pump that can't - doug8867 09:07:56 05/16/12
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