Sonix

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The parts store didn't have the power steering pump with the reservoir, so I had to buy the one without a new reservoir. So now, how do I remove the pump from the reservoir? The reservoir is that thin sheet metal, I figured hammering on it would destroy it really fast.

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Thanks

chesterfield

That's the saginaw p pump, right? (Canned Ham?)


http://www.mattsoldcars.com/techinfo/pspump.shtml

step 6

tap lightly and work your way around.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

Hey thanks.
I thought the stud and the nut on the back were cast into the shell - I was wrong. That holds it to the pump!
After removing those, I tapped it gently with a rubber mallet and it came off nice and easy.
I really shoulda gotten a pump with the reservoir, now i'll have a nasty looking reservoir on a nice new pump...

84z28350

Haha, let me guess...

Its also got the traditional pry bar cave-in on the side of the res too?

Sonix

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*cough* it does now

Speed Racer

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Ha, I hear ya. I'm about to buy a new pump just to get a new reservoir since mine is so beat up. I wish I could just buy the reservoir since the pump works fine.

chesterfield

Sonix, May I recommend an inline filter? I use Cardone 20-FLT2 which can be ordered from Kragen (I don't know what they're called in your area) or probably any other place that carries Cardone products.

http://www.cardone.com/english/club/...%2020-0021.pdf

Its around $20, I started using them to keep hydroboost units clean but it doesn't hurt to keep crap out of the gearbox either.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

Apparently GM has the reservoir, at least according to that link. That PS pump is incredibly common, so i'd think it'd be available.

chesterfield - Where does that install, on the soft hose (suction side?) or the high pressure side? Wouldn't that be a tight fit?
I'll see if it's available around here, but I kinda doubt it.

chesterfield

The filter goes in the low pressure return hose. Its made for 3/8" inside dia hose.