I just rebuilt my motor and all that's left before start up is the power steering pump and alternator...my power steering pump sucked before I ripped it apart I talked to a buddy he ran his iroc with out the power steering I was wondering how hard the steering will be and if this will damage any other parts if I just remove the pump all together? If anyone has done this how did you go about removing the pump just plug the lines or what?

 

connect to 2 lines on the steering gear with a hose. i run it this way on my race car. if you plug the lines the steering may be more stiff. if you leave them disconnected fluid will squirt everywhere.

 

Power steering pumps are cheap, why not just replace it - with resevoir they are only $56 at Autozone.

 

I'm on a very limited budget and unemployed so I need to get this baby running and find a job before winter gets here and ill probably throw a new pump in over the winter... besides that I like my baby a little too much to throw autozone junk in her.... everytime something goes out I upgrade.and to skirkland do u mean just link the the two hoses so its a loop rather than just plugging it right at the threads

 

yes make a loop. the steering gear will still squirt the fluid still inside the gear

 

I usually prefer better parts as well, but a p/s pump is a p/s pump - Never heard of any being any better than another.

 

Alright cool ill do that thanks a lot btw