My power steering pump bit the dust about 3 weeks ago. Replaced it and the new one it lasted about a week before making a groaning grinding sound. Well I replaced that one and the 2nd one didn't make it two days before taking a crap! The pump came from Autozone so the manager felt bad and is giving me my money back and a new pump! Well I have done all I can do to bleed and clear every bit of air out and all that stuff. Also put a new belt tensioner on it just to rule that out. Anyone have any tips or suggestions before I put the 3rd one on tomorrow? :mad2:
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Power steering problems
- Thread starter Bigburban
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jrsavoie
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Buy an AcDelco & put a filter in the return line.
Sounds like Autozone parts stories I have lived and heard repeatedly. They give a lifetime guarantee because most people don't keep their vehicles that long. For the most part, any part that is not name brand is junk and a waste of time and money.
I try to be very particular about what I buy from Autozone or any other aftermarket parts for that matter. I gave up on Napa parts this year.
Sounds like Autozone parts stories I have lived and heard repeatedly. They give a lifetime guarantee because most people don't keep their vehicles that long. For the most part, any part that is not name brand is junk and a waste of time and money.
I try to be very particular about what I buy from Autozone or any other aftermarket parts for that matter. I gave up on Napa parts this year.
bison
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Acesneights1
New Member
There was a recall on some of them. I got the one on my 2000 replaced by GM for free. All the parts are junk now no matter where you get them. I just got a new a/c line for my 93 from GM and it said made in China and was no where near the quality of the original. Yep, dark times for the Auto Enthusiast, Dark Times indeed.Name brand doesn't mean much anymore either. Sad really. If only that earthquake had hit China and India instead...
Not sure what years got the recall but it can't hurt to ask...
Not sure what years got the recall but it can't hurt to ask...
jrsavoie
Recruit
I would use an inkine filter big enough to do the job. Call Baldwin or some other filter manufacturer or possibly get a recomendation from a good auto parts store. Or from a bad store with a good counter guy
JMJNet
Recruit
Get a Magnefine filter. IIRC, AZ sells it for around $12-$15. It is easy to install, just splice the return hose.
I put it in my Camry's transmission cooler return line.
Sounds like it may not be a bad idea to put it in the Suburban's PS return line.
Something like this:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...r&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=13909_0_0_
I put it in my Camry's transmission cooler return line.
Sounds like it may not be a bad idea to put it in the Suburban's PS return line.
Something like this:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...r&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=13909_0_0_
Well got it done yesterday...put a magnet in the pump and a filter in line seems fine (for now)......Glad I noticed I needed a new balancer pully while I had everything off also! AZ manager did refund all my money and gave me the pump. I agree seems like no matter where you get parts from they seem to be the luck of the draw when it comes to parts working right or lasting! Thanks for the help!