PS pump leak/failure (1 Viewer)

[Jukelemon]

Hi all. I used a 60 PS pump for my 40 PS conversion. I have never thought it was that strong to begin with. The past week I went to the trails and noticed that it was leaking right where the reserve bottle meets the bracket.

Couple of questions:

Is it worth repairing?
Is is worth rebuilding?
Does any one know how to test line pressure?

Anybody got a good used one?

Thank you.

 

[PabloCruise]

Juke,

I am getting ready to do this to my 40.

The PS pump I got looked pretty moist.

Back in the day on the LCML, someone recomended these guys:

Power Steering Systems

305-769-0869

12062 NW 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33167

I'm fixing to give them a call this week to see what they say ($ wise, warranty, etc)

I can post up the results...

 

[Man Jerk]

That is an easy fix. There is an O ring between the resevoir and the bracket/pump. You can get the ring from Toyota for a couple of bucks. Or you could pull the o ring and go get a similar size. I ended up finding a rebuild kit at napa that was like $5 and had the o ring in it. Just unbolt the pully and the resevoir comes right off.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Hi all. I used a 60 PS pump for my 40 PS conversion. I have never thought it was that strong to begin with. The past week I went to the trails and noticed that it was leaking right where the reserve bottle meets the bracket.

Couple of questions:

Is it worth repairing?
Is is worth rebuilding?
Does any one know how to test line pressure?

Anybody got a good used one?

Thank you.

They often leak under the reservoir from a small O ring or you can get a complete kit from Toyota.
Any hydraulic shop should be able to pressure test it to the specs in the ma
nual.

 

[Jukelemon]

Thanks a bunch guys. Would that O ring create pressure loss in the system to a degree that would significantly effect "feel" of the PS i.e. would it make it harder to turn? I can see how it would but want to be sure prior to tearing into it.

Thanks Pablo for the contact. I will try the O ring fix and go from there.

 

[PabloCruise]

I talked to Manny - he said avg is ~ $90, w/ 1 day turn time.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Thanks a bunch guys. Would that O ring create pressure loss in the system to a degree that would significantly effect "feel" of the PS i.e. would it make it harder to turn? I can see how it would but want to be sure prior to tearing into it.

Thanks Pablo for the contact. I will try the O ring fix and go from there.

No ,there is no pressure in the return to the reservoir but it will stop the leak.

If your belt is slipping that will cause low pressure.

Usually low pump presure means the vanes are worn and are exceedinng their clearances.
I think there is also some valves in there that can become choked with sludge.
The power steering shop I went to recommend trying a PS additive before stripping it down to clean out the sludge

 

[PabloCruise]

Juke,

I sent my pump off for rebuild - won't know how well things worked until I complete the PS conversion on the 40, should be soon though!

 

[Jukelemon]

Pablo:

Thanks. I will be sending as well.

 

[PabloCruise]

Cool - I hope this works well.

Did you talk to them? Or just send it?

I just checked my tracking #, mine should get there tomorrow...

 

[PabloCruise]

Got it back from them - pretty fast turn around.

I won't be able to verify pump's ability until I finish conversion on the 40.

They also have a toll free # and website:

http://www.pssystemsinc.com/index.htm

866-641-1323