Leaking Power Steering Pump
Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005 at 21:30
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Willem
The last job on the almanac to do on the GQ.
Power steering pump has been leaking for a while. Nothing serious but it has to be repaired sooner than later.
Can one do it on ones own or is it a job for the professionals.
Am reasonably competent with spanners but can be hamfisted at times lol
Reply By: Eric Experience. - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005 at 22:04
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005 at 22:04
Willem.
There are power steering repair companies than will post out to you a repair kit with instructions. I dont know the Adeliade ones but will be in yellow pages. Eric.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:04
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:04
Thanks for the info, Eric
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Reply By: kesh - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 07:37
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 07:37
If its like the Tojo one they will want around $350 for an exchange unit,"no, they are not repairable etc." But when you dismantle it, you find a single ballrace and a seal. Take them to a bearing store, or quote the numbers, seal dimensions and for around $20 you have a "fully reconditioned" pump. (there may be an O ring needed also)
As usual, going to the dealer involves the standard rip off.
the kesh
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:06
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:06
Thanks kesh
Should be able to order a kit up from a bearing store. Closest one is 250km away.
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Reply By: Nick R - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 09:31
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 09:31
Hey Willem,
how's life?
Snowy is going pretty
well, I'm trying to figure out the bit of steering wander though, wondering if you had any thoughts?
It can be a bit disconcerting when the road drops away and the steering moves the same way.
might the steering box need a seal kit?
Look after your self,
NickR
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:01
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:01
Hi Nick
No, have no idea.
Maybe have a look at the steering damper first and then at the box. Should be able to pick one up cheap from wreckers if needed.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Nick R - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 21:03
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 21:03
No worries, I'll check it on the weekend
Nick
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Reply By: Footloose - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 09:31
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 09:31
Willem, my experience has been that if you're unsure, take it to someone who has done one before. The series 80 ones need a
well stocked workshop and someone who is pretty careful and observant. Fine if you're mechanically inclined but for the average joe its probably cheaper and less agro in the long run if someone else does it. You don't want it to stuff up on the Canning, or to do the job and find that you have to re do the job.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:09
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:09
Hi Jim
I have taken your comments on board. Will probably get Mr Diamond (see post below), to do the job in his workshop...lol
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:18
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:18
Hi Willem, I had to rely on some friends to do
mine. I watched them and believe me I'm glad they did it and not me. What is easy for some isn't easy for me. Using a gear puller was new. :)) At this stage thinking about going back to the GJR next year...if it doesn't rain. Not sure which will fall to pieces first yet, me or the vehicle. :)
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:27
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:27
Hi Jim,
Where and when are you planning next year. We will be 'Out there' somewhere from mid June to mid September. Maybe we can meet up.
Email me if you wish.
Cheers
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Reply By: Gerry - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 09:52
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 09:52
Hi Willem,
If all it needs is a seal kit and possibly bearings, then it's an easy job with no special
tools required. It's only when the pump itself is worn (unlikely) that it becomes a specialist machining task. Have done it myself with no problems.
Cheers
Gerry
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:08
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:08
Thanks for the encouragement, Gerry. I will havbe to plan this one and put a good tarp under the truck so that little pieces don't get lost...lol
Cheers
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Reply By: Diamond (Vic) - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 19:47
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 19:47
yes dear old boy
as said above its not really a hard job .
just watch all the little parts when they fall out lol.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:03
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 at 20:03
You're on!
Will be down your way in Feb, maybe to see if the Big Fella can do some mods to me trailer.
Cheers
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Reply By: kesh - Friday, Dec 02, 2005 at 17:39
Friday, Dec 02, 2005 at 17:39
As Diamond said, watch for the little bits and pieces! And its the smallest ones often the most important.
If you remove the vanes from the rotor, just check the way to replace them, they will have "bedded" to suit the direction of rotation, and also, they often have a small flat spring under them.
Take care and it will be easy
kesh
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