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Power steering pump replacement - where to get the plugs in the back?

four_by_ken

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OK... power steering pump bracket broke. Got another bracket.

Got the old power steering pump out and got a new one ready to go in, with new pulley too as I could not get the old one off. Actually when I got the bracket I got a another pulley also tossed in. So, I gave up fighting to get the old pulley off and will just install the new pulley.

Now the problem.. I cant get anything off the old pump. There are two plugs. One is just a plug and the other is a plug and mounting stud combined. I cannot get either of these to come off or anything. And, I need to reinstall them on the new pump! Its like whomever installed it used way to much torque on them.

Same with the one hose that is fixed to the pump by way of a fitting. I can order a new hose from LMC (I think), or even Napa would assume. But, I cannot find these darn plugs.

Any help? I hope....
 
Have you tried putting some heat to them? Usually works for me when I have problems removing them.
 
They aren't plugs, they are just bolts with a slim head on them. And the pulley needs a dedicated puller for removal.
 
USSkoval said:
They aren't plugs, they are just bolts with a slim head on them. And the pulley needs a dedicated puller for removal.
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I got a new pump and a different pully. Just need to get it pressed on.

The one I got out, I did notice it was just a thin headed bolt.

But, what about the stud?
 
Should be easy to locate one if you can't get it out. About every GM in the 80's had one in it.
 
Pressing the pulley back on is dead simple. Make darn sure you are ready for it to go on. I borrowed a puller to take one off, replaced the pump, put the pulley back on, and then discovered I could not mount it on the truck with the pulley on.
And I had returned the puller.

Anyway, the pump shaft is threaded inside. Just find a long bolt and nut to fit. Put the nut on the bolt all the way, put the bolt through the pulley and thread it all the way into the pump shaft.
Then back the nut down with plenty of oil or high pressure lube like Never-Seize on the bolt threads until the pulley is flush.

The pulley is a press fit, so only light oil on the shaft, no Never-Seize. Use that on the bolt threads to prevent galling.

Also, a little on the bolt threads when you screw them into the shaft, and just lightly bottom the bolt out.
If the bolt is defective, and pulls in two, you should be able to get it out of the shaft easily if you did not tighten it in the first place.
 
Fordum said:
Pressing the pulley back on is dead simple. Make darn sure you are ready for it to go on. I borrowed a puller to take one off, replaced the pump, put the pulley back on, and then discovered I could not mount it on the truck with the pulley on.
And I had returned the puller.

Anyway, the pump shaft is threaded inside. Just find a long bolt and nut to fit. Put the nut on the bolt all the way, put the bolt through the pulley and thread it all the way into the pump shaft.
Then back the nut down with plenty of oil or high pressure lube like Never-Seize on the bolt threads until the pulley is flush.

The pulley is a press fit, so only light oil on the shaft, no Never-Seize. Use that on the bolt threads to prevent galling.

Also, a little on the bolt threads when you screw them into the shaft, and just lightly bottom the bolt out.
If the bolt is defective, and pulls in two, you should be able to get it out of the shaft easily if you did not tighten it in the first place.
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He will also need to use a washer between the nut and pulley.
 
But, my main concern still stands...

Will I be able to get that stud/plug at the dealership? Or, where can I get one?
 
four_by_ken said:
But, my main concern still stands...

Will I be able to get that stud/plug at the dealership? Or, where can I get one?
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Are you talking about the bolt that holds the resevoir on that is studded at the other end for mounting purposes? Or are you talking about the large fitting that the pressure hose threads into.
 
4X4HIGH said:
Are you talking about the bolt that holds the resevoir on that is studded at the other end for mounting purposes? Or are you talking about the large fitting that the pressure hose threads into.
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Mainly concerned with the bolt that is studded.

I can get another high pressure line, cause that won't come off either. I just can't find where to get the studded bolt. That's what I am down to now.
 
If the dealer can't get that for you then it is looking like a wrecking yard. Have you tried with an impact gun yet? I have never had one I couldn't get out using an impact gun.

If you end up needing a new one you'll need to know if it is SAE or Metric threads.
 
I messed up the high pressure line, so I have to get a new one of those.

I really should get a new stud/bolt as it isn't destroyed, but it sure isn't pretty.

Hope I don't have to do the junk yard thing.
 
4X4HIGH said:
He will also need to use a washer between the nut and pulley.
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Very true. Of course, two washers with a radial roller bearing would be better......:D

As for getting the hose, stud, and what have you off, check with the folks here who know for sure, but since all that is mounted on the reservoir, and I think its replaceable fairly easily, maybe a trip to the junkyard to get the reservoir with everything already attached?
 
No go at the dealership.

Not even sure I can get the hose that I need.

what a pain in the ass this is turning into.



Anyone have an old pump laying around?
 
Does your mounting setup even need the studded bolt?

Mine doesnt.... If its not being used, then just go to the hardware store and get a new bolt. I just had mine apart, but cant remember the thread size, I think it was just 3/8s coarse.
 
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