Power Steering Pump assist please

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Author Message   Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1152 Registered: 04-2002 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 06:21 pm:    Hello all, on my '96 D1 with approx. 185k on the clock, my power steering pump is starting to act up. It began making a rattling noise today upon first starting the engine, and it seems the bearing may be about to go on the pulley. I can not justify spending $ on a complete new pump right now, too many other things going on. I had a very reliable source tell me that I can replace just the pulley/bearing with one from a GM pump from the local parts store just by taking it in and matching one up. My question is, has anyone here done this? And more importantly, do you know of any part numbers I can cross reference? Thanks in advance.. RS   Jim Macklow (Macklow) New Member Username: Macklow Post Number: 33 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 09:38 pm:    I replaced my steering pump with a rebuild from AutoZone for $117 (I think). My original seized and the pulley sheared off. Luckily the pulley was still in the engine compartment when I pulled over. The job is pretty easy, but getting to all the bolts is a pita. One hint for getting the serpentine belt back on... I found it much easier leaving the power steering pump pulley off, then routing the serpentine belt and then pull on the tensioner to get some slack and fit the pulley to the power steering pump. I could never get enough slack to fit the belt over the last pulley if I left all the pulleys attached.   Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1153 Registered: 04-2002 Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 07:54 am:    I've been looking at used pumps over the weekend. However, none of them seem to have the pulley on them. Is this something that can be purchased seperately?   Mike Rupp (Mike_rupp) Senior Member Username: Mike_rupp Post Number: 320 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 03:07 pm:    Robert, Am I missing something? You can transfer the pulley from the old pump to the new pump.   Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1154 Registered: 04-2002 Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 09:23 pm:    I didn't quite think the posts above through in regards to my wording. Upon looking, I assume that the pulley simply attached via a few bolts to the ps pump. So I need to replace the pump. I guess I'll call and order up a new one in the morning.   Jim Macklow (Macklow) New Member Username: Macklow Post Number: 34 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 10:47 pm:    The pulley comes off the old pump with three bolts. The pump, however, is inside a housing. So you need to remove the housing, take the housing apart, extract the old pump, drop the new one in, re-attach all the bolts, then refit the pump/housing combo back to the engine.   Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1156 Registered: 04-2002 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 07:35 am:    Pump died yesterday and I'll be replacing it tonight. Any tips would be great. How long should I plan on working tonight?   Mike Rupp (Mike_rupp) Senior Member Username: Mike_rupp Post Number: 321 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 09:02 am:    The time it takes can vary. Make sure that you've got a flare nut wrench for the high pressure line. Also, you'll need the right length extension to get to the bolts inside the housing. It shouldn't take more than 2 hours.