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Replace the rubber bushings while pump is out
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Posted by Bill Homer [Email] (#3427) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Bill Homer) on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:49:23 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Re: If the pump assembly is moving, why suspect the hoses?, SWEDECAR [Profile/Gallery] , Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:10:26
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These bushings are probably causing the wobbling you are seeing with the entire pump assembly; their death is accellerated by all of the PS fluid!

Try to do some cleaing while you are in the area so you can determine where the leaks are occuring. Possibilites for leaks:

1. Steering rack - A frequent failure item on older C900s, but would be a likely candidate for a fluid dump (the fluid is under high pressure). PITA to replace, but a rebuilt part is less than $200.
2. Hoses - old hoses sometimes leak. You can get hoses rebuilt by "hydraulic shops" that specialize in this, much cheaper than hoses from the dealer. I did this on my 9000, the hoses have been fine for years since.
3. Plastic reservoir - these like to crack where the hoses attach, which is why SAABnut suggested removing the reservoir with the pump. If you decide to replace hoses, cut off the old ones with a razor blade or sharp utility knife using several cuts along the length of the hose - less potential for damaging the old brittle plastic than just trying to yank off the hardened old hose.
4. Pump itself - least likely source of leaks. The pump in my old C900 was the pretty much same GM pump used in millions of Chevys and was still original at 25 years and a quarter million plus miles (odometer dieD). This was the pump with the reservoir built in, not sure if the later pumps were as durable.

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