Power Steering pump - rebuild or replace? (1 Viewer)

[Ocho77]

What's the standard. I'm pretty sure it's the original pump. I cleaned it all up and waited a few weeks, and then climbed under to check again - and this is what I saw. Should I replace the hoses with new, as well?

 

[AZ4ME]

They are not very difficult to rebuild and the rebuild parts cost is quite a bit less than buying a new OEM pump. There are a few really good write-ups on the board that show you step-by-step instructions on how to do it. Take a look at those and then you can decide if it's something you are up for.

 

[Ocho77]

Yes, I read through the rebuild thread that Romer added - it was very detailed and beneficial. Just wondering if there is any way to tell whether a rebuild will still lead to a replacement anyway, in the near future. If that's the case, I would rather just replace it while it's out. If it doesn't really make a difference, I'll rebuild. I imagine it's smart to replace the hoses at the same time.

 

[half k cruiser]

The FSM has all the specs for the pump so you can check and see the overall condition if you have a pair of calipers. It is not difficult to rebuild, I would suggest you get a new bearing for it, they are about $5 and of course I forgot the vendors name on here who carries them. Yes you may as well replace the high pressure line and the low pressure lines. Rockauto.com has the HP for $50 and you can buy the LP stuff by the foot at your local parts store.

 

[scrowley]

I just rebuilt mine today. Was pretty straight forward. Bought a OEM kit with bearing. Also replaced HP line and all LP lines. Filled up with AMSOIL severe wear ATF. Took 5 hrs.

 

[Kernal]

Buy a new Toyota pump and hoses, then nothing to worry about for the next 15+ years. Contact Cruiserdan, Beno, or other Mud vendors for parts.

 

[landtank]

I was stuck in FL a month ago with a leaking PS pump. Autozone for 126.00. The o-ring for the inlet tube was wrong but I found something to make it work.

 

[bsmart82]

I just bought a new pump. If you have the time, a rebuild will save some money. Be extra careful when removing the drive gear from the pump. A tiny scratch or nick on the teeth will cause a ticking noise when running.

 

[half k cruiser]

Buy a new Toyota pump and hoses, then nothing to worry about for the next 15+ years. Contact Cruiserdan, Beno, or other Mud vendors for parts.

What's a new pump and hoses cost from Toyota ? Have you had a negative experience with rebuilds ?

 

[kdxman]

I rebuilt mine the first time then it started leaking again about a month later. I bought a rebuilt one from O'reilly's for about 100 bucks with a life time warranty 3 months no leaks yet.

 

[NLXTACY]

When mine leaked in 2009 I wasn't going to monkey with it. Brand new everything so that I could get at least another 12 years out of it. I put a lot of miles so I kinda expect things not to last too long.

 

[scrowley]

New pump is 300+ from Mr t. hp hose is 200.
A reaseal kit with bearing is about 80. 3/8 low pressure can be bought by the foot anywhere.

 

[half k cruiser]

$500 for a new PS pump, hate to see what the box costs. I think my gates reseal kit was less than $20 the high pressure line was about $50 and the bearing cost me Less than $20 to have two of them shipped to me.

 

[OGBeno]

A new pump is not $500.

A new pump is about $280 new.

Rebuild kit is about $45.

 

[half k cruiser]

A new pump is not $500.

A new pump is about $280 new.

Rebuild kit is about $45.

I was quoting his price for the pump and high pressure hose combined. $45 dollars for the factory rebuild kit from you ? Does that include the bearing ?

 

[Kernal]

IMHO for anyone deciding to rebuild their PS pump I wouldn't skimp on the bearing by using a Cheapo Chinese knock-off bearing. For the price Cardone rebuilt pumps sell at my guess is that they may use those cheaper lower quality bearings, FWIW.

 

[OGBeno]

I was quoting his price for the pump and high pressure hose combined. $45 dollars for the factory rebuild kit from you ? Does that include the bearing ?

Bearing is a separate part and not part of the rebuild kit.

The oring and high pressure gasket are separate parts as well.

 

[Tools R Us]

Have done a bunch of them using the EDELMANN #8826 kit ~$10, with great success. The kit includes the block o-ring, but not the high pressure line rings. Most bearings are good, IIRC, have only replaced one.

 

[Tools R Us]

... hate to see what the box costs. ...

The reseal kit is only ~$25.

 

[half k cruiser]

^ I am familiar with the kits from Rockauto. Its what i'm using on my current spare gearbox and pump. A pretty good value at that price if it seals up well. I am also trying there high pressure hose. I purchased two of the Nachi brand bearings from a vendor on here ( can't remember who ). The current pump had a very slight amount of wiggle to its bearing, pressed the new one in the other night and its very tight now.