Power Steering Pump Rebuild?
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Power Steering Pump Rebuild?
What I thought was just a front main seal leak is also a power steering pump leak. I'm 99% sure it is since the alternator is covered in sludge. I checked my local parts store and the cheapest pump is $178 :p But they do have a seal kit for $25. Wondering if it's worth a try? Time doesn't matter since this truck is not a daily. It's a 90' 4runner 22re.
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It's most likely leaking because the fluid hasnt been changed in years. It was all brown. I probably drove it few hundred km since I flushed and replaced the system with dex 3, its only a few mm below the hot full line after I had it bang on.
I'll probably pull and inspect it before buying the kit though. They also sell the bearing too for $20. Dont think I can get a better price on a remanufactured or new pump since im in Canada.
I'll probably pull and inspect it before buying the kit though. They also sell the bearing too for $20. Dont think I can get a better price on a remanufactured or new pump since im in Canada.
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There's a couple places that engine oil can leak onto the p/s pump and alternator. Are you sure it's atf leaking? It can be hard to tell when everything is old and brown. Check the distributor shaft o-ring and the distributor hold-down bolt. The bolt needs sealant cause it goes through into the head.