PS Pump Pain in the A$$ - Page 2

gelwell · 03-19-2007, 05:51 PM

[QUOTE=drmmr15]Yea, I replaced the belt too, but it wont tighten all the way. Plus there is a leak from my pressure line and when I look in my reservoir, its all bubbly and foamy. I dunno.[QUOTE]

I've got the exact same problem. I replaced the pump and plugged off the vaccum valve in the back. Bled the system. I've had the pump off twice now, replaced the reservoir return line and I got nothin'. Same problem as before. I have replaced the entire mechanical steering sytem with rack. Now I am really scratching my head saying what else can it be? But it too is foaming.

Drmmr15 I would loosen the large mount bolt 14mm underneath the car that you can get to after jacking up the car. Then adjust the belt with a long screwdriver as a lever and tighten. Then re-tighten the bottom bolt.

drmmr15 · 03-20-2007, 01:53 AM

Thanks for the advice. Also, have your tried replacing the pressure line? I think that's what my problem is too. Take it to a shop with the belt off, have 'em hook it up, and just have them diagnose it. That's what I am going to end up doing. Just a suggestion.

Mark's MKII · 03-20-2007, 01:55 AM

There is a screen in the bottom of the reservoir that gets clogged up and wont let the fluid flow properly. Take the reservoir off and clean it with some carb cleaner and see if that helps.

03-19-2007, 05:51 PM	#1
gelwell Stock Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 18	[QUOTE=drmmr15]Yea, I replaced the belt too, but it wont tighten all the way. Plus there is a leak from my pressure line and when I look in my reservoir, its all bubbly and foamy. I dunno.[QUOTE] I've got the exact same problem. I replaced the pump and plugged off the vaccum valve in the back. Bled the system. I've had the pump off twice now, replaced the reservoir return line and I got nothin'. Same problem as before. I have replaced the entire mechanical steering sytem with rack. Now I am really scratching my head saying what else can it be? But it too is foaming. Drmmr15 I would loosen the large mount bolt 14mm underneath the car that you can get to after jacking up the car. Then adjust the belt with a long screwdriver as a lever and tighten. Then re-tighten the bottom bolt. __________________ '88 Supra Red, 7mgte motor, auto trans- I know manual is better for this car. Sport top.

03-20-2007, 01:53 AM	#2
drmmr15 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 73	Thanks for the advice. Also, have your tried replacing the pressure line? I think that's what my problem is too. Take it to a shop with the belt off, have 'em hook it up, and just have them diagnose it. That's what I am going to end up doing. Just a suggestion. __________________ 1987 Supra Turbo GReddy TT Open Element Filter (<---not sure what brand) YAY BOOST!!!!....finally...

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03-20-2007, 01:55 AM	#3
Mark's MKII 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Joelton TN. Posts: 70	There is a screen in the bottom of the reservoir that gets clogged up and wont let the fluid flow properly. Take the reservoir off and clean it with some carb cleaner and see if that helps.