Power Steering Pump 95 OMC 4.3L

[mikelosey]

I have a power steering pump that is partially locking up causing the belts to wear prematurely and break. Can I put an automotive pump in there? They are like 1/5 of the cost of a marine pump. Also how hard of a job is it to replace one of these?

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: Power Steering Pump 95 OMC 4.3L

Don't see any reason you can't get one at the auto parts store.
Don't even try to get the pulley off with a wheel puller or you will destroy it, it takes a special mandrel set up to pull it.

 

[mikelosey]

Re: Power Steering Pump 95 OMC 4.3L

Thanks for the information. I dont think I need to pull the pulley because the pump sold at Auto Zone for the 4.3L GM comes with pulley attached. So I should just be able to pull the whole unit out and put in the new one I think?

 

[mikelosey]

Re: Power Steering Pump 95 OMC 4.3L

The new automotive pump does not come with a pulley. Where could I rent or buy that mandrel set you are talking about?

 

[odie241]

Re: Power Steering Pump 95 OMC 4.3L

Autozone will rent you the tool needed to pull that pulley off.Its real simple to use,just send me a PM if you need any help,I will be here all day.