Norbecke

Well this is the second time I'm replacing the pump this time no cost to me because of the lifetime warranty. Well I'm having two problems I did not have last time, the bolt on the side side of the shock tower for the reservoir, it is almost like the welds nut on the other side broke. So I cannot move the reservoir. Also the bolt on the pump behind the alternator it stripped, so I'm thinking maybe I can remove the alternator and maybe that way I can get the stripped bolt off. What is the best way to remove a stripped bolt? I haven't had this problem before to this extent any recommendations would be great.

Lavrishevo

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Check this out.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...id=00952166000

j2b4o

The threads are stripped or the head is stripped??
If its just the head try using a slightly smaller impact socket and smack it on with a hammer. Or my favorite if there is room is nice big vice grips.

Norbecke

Thanks for the into guys I will try the smaller socket first. If that doesn't work I will fork over the money for the new craftsman toy. I will be finishing up in the am then post which one worked.

OU303

Where did you find a lifetime guaruntee PS pump? How many miles were on your ride when you had to replace the PS pump? Thinking of doing this as preventative maintenance at 116k on a '95 LS 400 after reading the horror stories about power steering pumps going out and leaking onto the alternator ruining it.

RA40

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If the PS is leaking where they usually are, you can have it re-sealed for much less $. Those "lifetime warranty" parts are at good odds you will be replacing them with frequency. I did that drill with fuel pumps, A/C compressors, lesson learned to stay away from their low spec, poorly rebuilt qualities.

The A/C compressor with lifetime warranty blew O rings annually and it took out receiver/dryer. Compressor was replaced but I paid about $700 each shot. I hooked up with a Toyota Master Tech and he showed me the difference. The Toyota A/C compressor rebuild kit and what he pulled out of the blown compressor. O rings were wrong size, cheap bearings and silicone used to fill gaps from mangled gasket surfaces. After his rebuild, the car had flawless A/C.

OU303

I have a lifetime A/C compressor in my Toyota and it's been in there at least 5 years without incident. I think it is hit and miss.

As for the the PS pump if the pump isn't clean how can you tell for sure where it is leaking from besides using the red dye? This is for a vehicle I am looking to buy.