Dennis, So you are saying that the whine of a dead PS pump is most likely the result of worn out shaft and vanes? Before I removed the belt - my pump was screaming at me. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
Dennis Haynes wrote: > The overhaul kit really only addresses a leaky seal. If any mechanical part > is really worn then machine work is required to restore proper pump > operation. Often the shaft seal leak is really caused by a worn pump shaft > or housing bushing. Worn vanes or pump body will cause poor performance and > noise. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Rodgers > Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:57 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop > > Has anyone every rebuilt their own pump.? > > The price of these pumps is now over $300 in most places and over $400 > in others. And thats remanufactured before core charge. > It makes the $12 or so for an overhaul kit and a little time look pretty > good. > > Has anyone actually rebuilt their own using a rebuild kit? Pictures? > > Thanks > > -- > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > > |
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