Power steerng pump and hose?

[Greg H]

How hard is it to replace the suction hose? I think this might be where my leak is so I bought a new hose but I need hands like a 2 year old and two elbows to get at the clamp. Is there some trick? And if it is the pump, how involved is it to change out?

Thanks
Greg H

 

[ethanrover98]

Call me. I live in East Haddam and can give you a hand if necessary.........860-301-0855.

 

[JohnB]

Easier to pull the ps pump bracket with the pump. You can they get to the hose real easy. Assuming its a D2.
If it's a D1 pull the ps pump off the bracket.
Those clamps are always loose since the hose ages. I usually just cut an inch off the old hose and reinstall it.

 

[Greg H]

OK next question: Assuming the pump is toast, rebuilt or used? I see rebuilt ones at Alantic British for $400 and used ones for $125. Any place else I should check? Or for the $275 I'm saving is it not worth the risk of having to pull everything back off?
Also I'm assuming its a no-brainer to replace all the lines at the same time?

Greg H
1999 DII