Looking for some ideas on this power steering pump. The pump started puking fluid and I bought a seal kit and pulled it expecting that it would be fairly straightforward. But it isn't.
Is there a plug that belongs in this galley? After removing the high pressure outlet and the pump inlet from the reservoir, this
galley hole can flow straight to the outside.
Anyone able to confirm if this galley should have a plug in it?
This is for slees old blue 80. It must've blew the plug out. It was running good and then I blew the front birf. Then a little but further down the trail I had no power steering.
So do I drill and tap or weld it up? I'm leaning towards welding as it has less chance of getting debris inside the pump.
It'd be easier for ya Beno if I only had one TOYOTA
BTT, (Sorry for the cross-post)
Does anyone know if the hole/plug in the rear of the PS pump (97LX450) is just a freeze plug or is there a fitting/valve set up behind it?
I replace the pump 2 years ago & it just spit out the plug. It's under warranty, but we got it via Rock Auto, which means the car would be down for a week while we wait for a replacement. Major PIA right now with school ending.
Can I just find the right size plug & seal it in there?
His LC spit out the plug in the driveway and puked his PS fluid all over. It did this on cold start-up. I see there is an O-Ring on it and a tapered (actually concave) back to it so it appears to be installed for a very specific reason. None of the FSM's show it and I cannot find it addressed anywhere else in the forum other than one other guy that had a new aftermarket reman pump installed and his spit out the plug in the middle of nowhere.
The plug is not detailed in the FSM or on any replacement parts list. It appears to be pressed in with an O Ring, but I cannot determine if there is supposed to be any spring or check ball behind it and in what orientation it needs to be when installed.
I think you should find a new ORing (From OReilly or such) and clean up the opening, then feel around inside for orientation, then press it in, tap it with a hammer, the stake the hole with a center punch or chisel. The are also a couple threads in the FAQ section on the power steering pump and a rebuild, but this part is NOT shown at all.
Note the orientation of the little square in relation to the centerline of the rear cover. That MAY answer our question. I am not sure the actual PURPOSE of this plug.
What is the diameter of the plug? You might be able to tap the hole to a pipe thread and just put in a plug. Then you can remove it if you ever needed to.
What is the diameter of the plug? You might be able to tap the hole to a pipe thread and just put in a plug. Then you can remove it if you ever needed to.
This. IIRC, it's a bore plug, low pressure, so thread or epoxy in plug will work. Some re-builders use ovens to clean parts, this often loosens plugs, causing them to come out.
