Ended up with OEM and the dummy idler pulley from TLC. Pretty straightforward install. Good project to do with Dad while he was visiting! Thanks for the help everyone.
Thanks guys. Who knew power steering pumps could be controversial!
This is a bit off track, but since @DFXR mentioned a smog pump I got to wondering. Sure enough, it’s still there. But unless I’m wrong, it’s not connected to anything other than that belt! Wondering if now is the time to put in...
Hmmm interesting. Partly I was thinking of replacing it because the power steering doesn’t seem super, uh, powerful. Also there’s a funny rumbling noise from under the hood in that area, so my logic was, since I know it’s leaking, why not replace it and then see if that happens to also resolve...
Thanks for the gut check. Sounds smart, and yea I probably wasn’t clear that the medium option was the new OEM.
PO desmogged it, so I think I’m good on that count.
I actually had a hard time finding threads on power steering pump replacements, so if you have them at your fingertips, that...
I’ve got a leaky, messy power steering pump on my FJ60. I watched a few videos and convinced myself it’s doable to DIY the replacement. Curious what you think of these options:
Cheap: Remanufactured pump from Napa or similar. Reuse the existing reservoir.
Medium: Pump and reservoir replacement...