ok guys i just had my power steering pump burn out on me... i cracked a rack line and drained all the fluid so i can at least turn the car.. just wondering if anybody has R&R'd or runs thier cars with no pump at all... tryin to see how big of a pain and maybe what length belt works if you dont have your PS pump on...
Another thing... i had to drive the car 5 miles with the fluid in it and the steering column worked loose.... am i gonna hafta tear into the column to tighten it back up or is it a support bracket thats came loose??
Thanks fella's
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I'd check the support bolts (nuts) under the dash before getting into the column.
Unless your in training for the world weight lifting title, I can't imagine driving one of these w/o PS. To remove the pump you will need a puller to get the pully off.
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Just take the screws out of the plastic cover on the column and on the bottom u will see 4 10mm bolts going up toward the top, tighen these up u should be ok. As Pete said remove the pulley on ps unit, remove the bolts on the bracket and lines then replace it!
Pete,
well heh i was/am a weightlifter so the manual steering isnt a problem... no car ive ever owned had it... better feedback heh. plus its getting skinnies in the spring.
so i gotta have a puller to get the pump off huh?? that sucks... Thanks Fella's
John Bewley
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88 silver 5 speed
every option except leather.
K&N and Boost controller
[email protected] best pass