Power Steering Pump and Fluid

Chambers · 06-26-2008, 01:51 AM

Hi all, my power steering pump is starting to take a dump, it has destroyed three belts in the past four months and its now making a quite undesirable knocking sound. So I was wondering where should I look for a new pump, is the dealership my best bet?

Since I'm planning to get a power steering pump I will also fix the current leak, since it wont be leaking I will be able to run a higher quality fluid in it, so what type of fluid do you all recommend?

Thanks.

robertsws · 06-26-2008, 01:57 AM

i just replaced my power steering pump last week and i got mine from Advance Auto for $100 and i had it the next day.

oh there is a $30 core charge of course

supramacist · 06-26-2008, 02:22 AM

I went through 3 pstumps from advanced.

1 trip to O'rielly's and no more issues.

75$ and a warranty.

toneloc87 2 · 06-26-2008, 04:52 AM

suprasport.com also has rebuilt ones u just have to send in ur core

Chambers · 06-26-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramacist

I went through 3 pstumps from advanced.

1 trip to O'rielly's and no more issues.

75$ and a warranty.

Wow, I'm not a fan of Advanced anyway, the only thing is that the closest O'rielly's is in Southern Virginia, some 300+ miles away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toneloc87 2

suprasport.com also has rebuilt ones u just have to send in ur core

I'll check into that, thanks.

Ok, so what kind of fluid are you all running?

supramacist · 06-26-2008, 03:36 PM

I run standard ATF. That's all I have ever used. In any of my cars.

JUst get a pump with a warranty. They're easy enough to change if you get one that's crappy. Advanced and autozone are definitley not my 1st stop for parts. But i must say. If they have what I need and I need it that day. I'll stop in..

robertsws · 06-27-2008, 03:24 AM

i'm not crazy about advanced either but it is literally across the street from my house and there are no other auto parts stores around and the nearest toyota dealer is 20 minutes away so it worked for me. besides it was a simple repair and if need be will be a simple repair again.

i must admit though i've never heard of oreilly's

CyFi6 · 06-29-2008, 05:31 AM

you MUST use ATF or you are going to eventually destroy your new pump too. I highly recommend you get the steering system flushed as when the pumps go bad debris can get into the racks small and delicate parts and cause issues.

Chambers · 06-29-2008, 03:59 PM

Yea, I'm going to get a new rack when I replace my pump, it leaks to much to leave that rack in there and risk a new pump getting destroyed from crud getting in there. Thanks for the info.

06-26-2008, 01:51 AM	#1
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Power Steering Pump and Fluid Hi all, my power steering pump is starting to take a dump, it has destroyed three belts in the past four months and its now making a quite undesirable knocking sound. So I was wondering where should I look for a new pump, is the dealership my best bet? Since I'm planning to get a power steering pump I will also fix the current leak, since it wont be leaking I will be able to run a higher quality fluid in it, so what type of fluid do you all recommend? Thanks. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

06-26-2008, 01:57 AM	#2
robertsws 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 63	i just replaced my power steering pump last week and i got mine from Advance Auto for $100 and i had it the next day. oh there is a $30 core charge of course __________________ 1991 Supra - Turbo - 5spd 60-1 upgraded turbo Lexus AFM 3" exhaust, 4" tip SAFC 2 550cc injectors (2 sets, venom direct fit, RC engineering) 2.5" intercooler and piping Aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans ARP bolts w/MHG Full-auto turbo timer Fidanza Flywheel & Stage 2 Clutch spark plugs and wires. power steering pump cold temp start switch engine top end rebuilt transmission opened up and inspected at a tranny shop when the flywheel and clutch installed last week.

06-27-2008, 03:24 AM	#7
robertsws 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 63	i'm not crazy about advanced either but it is literally across the street from my house and there are no other auto parts stores around and the nearest toyota dealer is 20 minutes away so it worked for me. besides it was a simple repair and if need be will be a simple repair again. i must admit though i've never heard of oreilly's __________________ 1991 Supra - Turbo - 5spd 60-1 upgraded turbo Lexus AFM 3" exhaust, 4" tip SAFC 2 550cc injectors (2 sets, venom direct fit, RC engineering) 2.5" intercooler and piping Aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans ARP bolts w/MHG Full-auto turbo timer Fidanza Flywheel & Stage 2 Clutch spark plugs and wires. power steering pump cold temp start switch engine top end rebuilt transmission opened up and inspected at a tranny shop when the flywheel and clutch installed last week.

06-29-2008, 03:59 PM	#9
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Yea, I'm going to get a new rack when I replace my pump, it leaks to much to leave that rack in there and risk a new pump getting destroyed from crud getting in there. Thanks for the info. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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06-26-2008, 02:22 AM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I went through 3 pstumps from advanced. 1 trip to O'rielly's and no more issues. 75$ and a warranty.

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toneloc87 2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 62	suprasport.com also has rebuilt ones u just have to send in ur core

06-26-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I run standard ATF. That's all I have ever used. In any of my cars. JUst get a pump with a warranty. They're easy enough to change if you get one that's crappy. Advanced and autozone are definitley not my 1st stop for parts. But i must say. If they have what I need and I need it that day. I'll stop in..

06-29-2008, 05:31 AM	#8
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	you MUST use ATF or you are going to eventually destroy your new pump too. I highly recommend you get the steering system flushed as when the pumps go bad debris can get into the racks small and delicate parts and cause issues.