Leaky Power Steeling Unit

[83FJ604ME]

Hey guys! I have a leaky power steering unit on my FJ60. I have tightened and replaced the hoses and it still leaks. I thought it was leaking from the reservoir and I replaced the little "o" ring, but that did not help. I understand that replacing it can be quite costly and a FJ40 Cruzier friend of mine told me to replace it with a GM power steering unit. Any ideas?

 

[jvazquez53]

Time for a GM Saginaw!!! The pump will cost you around $50.00, and if you do not want to fabricate a mount, you can get a custom made mount from different suppliers. MAF sells one of those.
MAF 4+Plus Saginaw Pump Bracket for 2F Engines

 

[NocalFJ60]

I have seen kits to replace all the gaskets and seals in them but have not heard about many people trying that. I had a lot of issues getting mine to seal up on the high pressure line going into the gear box below. The GM mod sounds like a good idea just wonder if you have to get a custom hose made for the high pressure line coming out of the pump. Just make sure it is not the high pressure hose leaking before you pull the pump.

 

[Cruzerman]

Although many people here warned me against putting on a rebuilt unit, I started out putting on a rebuilt Toyota unit from Napa. They were right. After a little over a year, it was leaking. But I just couldn't get myself to spend the outrageous money Toyota wanted for a new unit. Especially since I thought it's performance was marginal on 33s and I wanted to allow for even larger tires in the future.

So I put on the Saginaw unit and I love it. I was lazy and bought a bracket from Iron Pig Offroad. The stock lines fit with no modification (I couldn't believe it either). I also put on a pulley that allowed for the cruiser wide belts. Pretty easy project.

For me, it was a great upgrade. I don't have a smog pump in my rig and this made belts easier for me. I now have two belts running the water pump. Also, the Saginaw unit puts out more boost making turning larger tires easy. I think this is a great upgrade.

 

[83FJ604ME]

Thanks for the ideas guys...I think I will try the GM PS with a bracket. I will let you know the outcome! Thanks!