Power steering pump
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There should be a plug in there with a small slot in it. Yours is obviously missing.
Most likely pump needs rebuilt.
Get Gates kit which is OEM specs and rebuilt it yourself in an afternoon.
You will need a gear puller and digital camera to track how it comes apart.
Now is a good time to replace hose from tank to pump also, piece of 5/8" rated for oil (not coolant) should work.
Get Gates kit which is OEM specs and rebuilt it yourself in an afternoon.
You will need a gear puller and digital camera to track how it comes apart.
Now is a good time to replace hose from tank to pump also, piece of 5/8" rated for oil (not coolant) should work.
The pump rebuild is pretty simple. Here's a great writeup on it:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-jefferson-state-cruisers/467550-fj80-lx450-ps-pump-rebuild.html
I just did mine. Took a few hours taking my time. Make sure to buy the red o-ring that seals the pump to the engine if you get the oem kit, since it doesn't come with it. I think the gates kit has that o-ring.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-jefferson-state-cruisers/467550-fj80-lx450-ps-pump-rebuild.html
I just did mine. Took a few hours taking my time. Make sure to buy the red o-ring that seals the pump to the engine if you get the oem kit, since it doesn't come with it. I think the gates kit has that o-ring.
I have a spare pump and rebuild kit sitting on my bench right now. The area you have circled has a small gray metal plug inside of it, with a slot that looks like it can almost accept a screw driver. When looking through my gates parts kit I do not see anything that looks like it would go in there. I would PM Beno and see if he can help you out.
BTT,
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?
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?