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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:21 AM
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From: Westland but still call Detroit home
Car: 1986 Camaro Z28
Engine: Built Vortec 350
Transmission: 700 R4
Power Steering Pump and Headers

Has anyone ran into problems with a motor swap and adding headman hedders. I need to figure out how to secure my power steering pump so it doesn't wobble. It's bolted on right now but on the driver side it's loose (nothing to bolt up to). Not sure if the March Front Mounted Power Steering Pump bracket would fix the problem or not.

This is my only hold-up to finishing my car (I hope). Any suggestions or what you did to fix this??

Any help would be appreciated
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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I am having the EXACT same problem right now. I can have a long bolt and a spacer that I used to keep my bracket away from the block but now I can't remember how my pump is mounted. I hope someone replies because I am curious as well.

Steve
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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I made spacers to exactly duplicate the thickness of the manifold, and put all of the stock brackets back exactly where and how they belong, using the stock hardware. That's what I've always done with headers. I don't try to rig stuff, it always ends up costing more, being more work, and causing more trouble than just doing it right in the first place.

Works perfect. Air conditioning and all.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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And another
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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Car: 1991 Corvette Coupe
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Transmission: 700R4/4L60 same trans different name
thats exactly how i have mine setup
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Ditto...

Although, I ditched my A/C.
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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Thanks for the pictures, it seems to me now that I am missing a bracket completely. I am definitely going to fix that when I get home.

Steve
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