Power steering pump and hoses
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Power steering pump and hoses
Well, it looks as if the PS pump is going out on my 2000 XK8, lots of grinding and groaning from the unit.
I'll want to replace the hoses while I'm at it. Looking here on the forum I see mention of a superceded part number and a straight vs. 90 degree fitting for the hose. Does anyone have the current part number for the high and low pressure hoses?
Also, I searched the archives for a "how to" on replacing the pump itself but didn't find anything. Is this a reasonable DIY project for a handy guy? It looks like the pump should slip out pretty easy but I thought it would be good to ask (my JTIS isn't with me here)...
Thanks!
I'll want to replace the hoses while I'm at it. Looking here on the forum I see mention of a superceded part number and a straight vs. 90 degree fitting for the hose. Does anyone have the current part number for the high and low pressure hoses?
Also, I searched the archives for a "how to" on replacing the pump itself but didn't find anything. Is this a reasonable DIY project for a handy guy? It looks like the pump should slip out pretty easy but I thought it would be good to ask (my JTIS isn't with me here)...
Thanks!
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This situation worked itself out nicely.
I was contemplating removing the pump myself and while looking things over noticed that 2 of the 3 bolts holding the pulley on were loose - I mean backed-out loose. Once I tightened these up the problem went away.
The pulley needs to be attached to the pump flange after the pump is installed and, depending on how you do the job, it is hard to get the proper torque on them.
I got lucky and saved $150 in parts and another $100 in labor.
I was contemplating removing the pump myself and while looking things over noticed that 2 of the 3 bolts holding the pulley on were loose - I mean backed-out loose. Once I tightened these up the problem went away.
The pulley needs to be attached to the pump flange after the pump is installed and, depending on how you do the job, it is hard to get the proper torque on them.
I got lucky and saved $150 in parts and another $100 in labor.
Last edited by Spurlee; 11-20-2012 at 09:36 AM.
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