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Title: 8v71 power steering pump reseal kit? Anyone know where to get one?
Post by: johnjem on April 28, 2013, 05:00:01 AM
I have a power steering leak on the pump looking for a reseal kit.Does luke carry it,also may need compressor reseal kit! any info would be great thanks john,
Title: Re: 8v71 power steering pump reseal kit? Anyone know where to get one?
Post by: bevans6 on April 28, 2013, 06:08:26 AM
Where is it leaking?  The seals are on the shaft, and the leak goes back into the engine, so a bad seal would just fill up the sump, not leak externally.  Externally there are the input and output fittings and the pressure relief valve.  Same with the compressor - a seal leak will put oil back into the engine.  Externally there are only hose fittings.  Of course the base gaskets can always leak.

Brian
Title: Re: 8v71 power steering pump reseal kit? Anyone know where to get one?
Post by: luvrbus on April 28, 2013, 06:15:14 AM
The o-ring on the pressure valve is where most leaks are it takes a special o-ring  Parts for Pumps in Tn has the seal kits they where 11 bucks a few years ago probably 20 now lol  

If it leaking on top where the hold down pin for valve is located just a o-ring is needed and that repair can be done without removing the pump finding the square o-ring locally is the problem,fwiw that is where most leaks are on a GM
Title: Re: 8v71 power steering pump reseal kit? Anyone know where to get one?
Post by: johnjem on April 28, 2013, 06:37:50 AM
most likly external,thats how i spotted it,pump is just wett,have not started motor in a awhile so i see it just its sepping out,possible onto the compresure as well  most likely base or covers on the pump,it is a clear motor oil ,not black (engine oil) or red (tranny oil) i use 10w40 in the power steering!