Now that I know not to fool with a rebuilt steering pump, and that Autozone will refund my purchase of said p.o.s. pump, where can you send me to purchase a NEW pump that is not from China?

AGR has one w/o the reservoir or pulley for about $150.
They also list units made for racing, in different flow rates, with optional reservoir, price not listed.

Also, will a new, hi-performance unit cause my 23-year-old steering box to pop a shaft seal?

Seth