[NTnemo]

so it's been 4-6 months with this leaky power steering pump...can't really determine if original or replacement....UV really only shows its origin from the back of the pump(running down the reservoir)gonna assume O-rings....not spewing out but it does collect at a center point on lower fan shroud....not constantly dripping or getting everywhere tho....got one dirty azz pump tho lmao

i threw blue magic PS stop leak earlier in the month...made it hella full, but did not overflow reservoir....more recently ive opened the hood and fluid has spilled on to the reservoir....idk wtf... i added a little more today since the leak is still active....but im going to assume its getting that time to face that fan clutch nut lmao

i am not paying $210 for some "Chinese ACDELCO booty"....no matter how OEM Minded i am....
amazon has a REMANNED Cardone Pump W/Reservouir ($60 Drop)
Amazon.com: Cardone 20-7923 Remanufactured Power Steering Pump with Reservoir : Automotive

was gonna do:
-serpentine belt
Amazon.com: ACDelco Professional 6K956 Standard V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt : Automotive
-tensioner pulley
Amazon.com: ACDelco Professional 38103 Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly with Pulley : Automotive
-idler pulley
Amazon.com: ACDelco Professional 38001 Idler Pulley , Black : Automotive

since im there anyways.....

My question is, if the power steering pump is getting replaced..... is it worth servicing the whole system or just doing a simple pump exchange
(is it worth the extra time & Cost)or does "IF IT AINT BROKE, DONT FIX IT" applies here

THANKz

 

[M_a_t_t]

I only replaced the lines when I changed my pump on the 95. I felt like I might be opening a can of worms by doing much more.

 

[NTnemo]

I only replaced the lines when I changed my pump on the 95. I felt like I might be opening a can of worms by doing much more.

Exactlly how i feel MATT...So existing lines can be used with a new pump normally????

 

[Sailing_Faith]

Yup…. Unless the lines are leaking or show obvious cracks, I would just change the pump.

 

[NTnemo]

Also, can this job be attacked with out having to remove the cooling fan???

 

[tungtide]

It’s mighty tough to get to those pressure lines. If the money is available I would replace those at the same time.

 

[Ericglo]

I am in this same boat right now. The lines are around $10 a piece at Rockauto. Seems like a no brainer if you are replacing the pump.

 

[NTnemo]

Thank you guys....guess where gonna shotgun this one and "Full On" service everything....before i drop $$$ on pump & hoses....gonna splurge this $70 and grab much needed hose clamps and extensions...which will carry me thru the rest of my servicing journey

 

[stent]

i took off the fan and the whole fan shroud to replace everything on the front of the engine - for you taking that off is time well spent just for the pump pulley R&R.
maybe change the water pump & radiator hoses too since your in there and "well, since it's this far apart i may as well........."
all that would be left for you is the alternator and AC compressor and they can be serviced later without taking everything else apart again.....

 

[NTnemo]

i took off the fan and the whole fan shroud to replace everything on the front of the engine - for you taking that off is time well spent just for the pump pulley R&R.
maybe change the water pump & radiator hoses too since your in there and "well, since it's this far apart i may as well........."
all that would be left for you is the alternator and AC compressor and they can be serviced later without taking everything else apart again.....

Ive hella been thinking that stent....u think all can be done in a days period

 

[stent]

Ive hella been thinking that stent....u think all can be done in a days period

i would allow for a full weekend.................