Power Steering Pump Recommendations

[Chris Codd]

My power steering has been squeaking and leaking, so it is probably time for a new pump. I've noticed that there are many different distributors, but can anybody recommend a particular seller from experience? Thanks,

Chris

[3ft7bqmb7dryo]

Try your local parts stores first.  There is a new outer reservoir out there, and it is being put on the pumps and being sold as stock. I picked up one, and politely put it back on the pats counter and asked them to order another one and verify that it was indeed the correct type.

[Chris Codd]

Thanks Russ. These are the kind of issues I don't want to run into. 

[Jason Edge]

Main issue I am aware of is trying to get an old pulley off and new one on without bending them. On most power steering pump pulleys you have a groove to evenly grip and pull the pulley off the shaft with a puller. No such groove on the 63/64 pulleys...either solid or vented pulleys... as they are smooth making the pullers useless. I think Russ punches them off with a impact hammer. I've relied on VG used ones and have a few on hand if anyone is in a pinch and needs a good used one.

[Chris Codd]

I was looking through some previous posts and saw how mangled they can get. I don't particularly want to get stuck in a situation where the pulley gets bent and I can't drive the car back in the garage. Can you shoot me a price on a good used one, Jason?

[259hmccgp0k5b]

Is it your belt that's is squeaking? Some leaks can be a simple large O ring replacement.

[Chris Codd]

The power steering pump needs to be refilled every drive, and I tried wiping the pump down to see where the leak was coming from, but it seems to be everywhere. 

[Jason Edge]

Just pulled a VG pump with pulley from that running 64 SDV. $50 + s/h for pump, no lid with dipstick, though. Shoot me an email if you want it.

[Jason Edge]

Here is a picture of that pump:

[Chris Codd]

I've got the original cap, but was unaware that there was any dipstick. I saw the one you repainted. It turned out really nice. I would assume you degreased it, scuffed it up, taped off the top and hose ports and used a high temp spray paint. Any tips for painting this? 

[Jason Edge]

The dipsticks often break off and you can hear them rattling around in the pumps. It is a good idea to get them out of the pump, but not a big deal not having one as you can eyeball that you have fluid a couple inches from the top. I am sure on my pump I cleaned it, hit it with the impact brush, hand sanded what I couldn't get to, and repeat with some medium/fine sand paper, then once over it with 0000 steel wool dipped in Acetone, then a quick rinse with Acetone to clean any remaining film off. You just don't want to submerge it in a heavy solvent like gas or acetone since you have seals inside.

[Chris Codd]

Thanks for the info. I'll be sending you an email soon about purchasing that. 

[3ft7bqmb7dryo]

I have good caps with the dip stick intact for 20.00