[Shotimes] Steering Pump Removal/Installation

[Epperly]

I have replaced 2 without removing the mount.
        Ken


> Yes, you do have to remove the rear engine mount to get the PS pump out of
> there.  The suggestion to use the hoist is to keep from damaging the oil
> pan, but a 2 X 6 between the pan and the floor jack works really well.
>
> Are you certain that the leak is PS fluid?  The rear cam seal is proan to
> leaking and will leak engine oil all over the PS pump.  You can check for
> this leakage by running your fingers on the underside of the cam sensor.
If
> they come out oily, the seal on that camshaft is leaking.
>
> A noisy (whine) pump can be caused by air in the PS fluid.  I had to
vacuum
> purge mine twice before I got all the whining noise out of the system.  Of
> course, if your noise is bearing whine, nevermind.
>
> Steve
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Johnsho92" <john_sho92@yahoo.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 11:40 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Steering Pump Removal/Installation
>
>
> > hello all,
> >
> > need someones help in suggesting whats best to do for
> > removing Power Steering pump and installation.
> >
> > I see here in the book that there are four
> > boilts/screws holding it in, plus the Inlet/return
> > lines.  Removing these will free up the pump.
> >
> > it also suggests removing the rear engine mount and
> > jack up the engine on that side? plus using an engine
> > hoist.  :(
> >
> > Is it necessary for all this? Does anyone have any
> > experience or and pointers that they can share?
> > Thanks a lot all...
> >
> > My leak seems to be coming from the noisey PS-Pump, I
> > see it dripping from the Pulley itself, thus the shaft
> > or some sort of seal or bearing is going...  My
> > assumption only.
> >
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
> > -Chi
> >
> >
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