Chaparral210SSi
Cadet
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2024
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- 29
Hi all,
Back again with yet another issue. Late start to the season for me but started it off with a hull repair and water distribution housing repair.
Just as I'm about to get water ready (finally) for the season I remembered I also had a PS leak. Reservoir is nearly empty and by "feel" it seems to be coming off of the bottom of the pump/reservoir (assuming this entire unit is just called a pump, even though they are kind of combined?). The steering never got stiff on me at any point so I only noticed this when I was back there fixing other things. And I'm pretty positive I ruled out the possibility of it being a hose/clamp last fall but will double check.
I've seen another thread here where someone recommends using an automotive PS pump from Napa, Carquest etc. Going OEM is a bit steep for this part for me so I'm seeing what my options are. I know my first move is to inspect it/remove it and determine where exactly the leak is coming from.
Is it possible to get a rebuild kit for these? Or have it rebuilt at a shop? It seems like the answer is no for available rebuild parts for this..
If the above isn't possible, I suppose my next question would be is it a viable option to go with a remanned one from Napa or the likes (and as the other thread mentions, making sure I keep the original parts for use with the new pump).
And finally, is ATF acceptable for this or should I be using synthetic PS fluid or something?
Any advice is much appreciated!
Cheers!
Back again with yet another issue. Late start to the season for me but started it off with a hull repair and water distribution housing repair.
Just as I'm about to get water ready (finally) for the season I remembered I also had a PS leak. Reservoir is nearly empty and by "feel" it seems to be coming off of the bottom of the pump/reservoir (assuming this entire unit is just called a pump, even though they are kind of combined?). The steering never got stiff on me at any point so I only noticed this when I was back there fixing other things. And I'm pretty positive I ruled out the possibility of it being a hose/clamp last fall but will double check.
I've seen another thread here where someone recommends using an automotive PS pump from Napa, Carquest etc. Going OEM is a bit steep for this part for me so I'm seeing what my options are. I know my first move is to inspect it/remove it and determine where exactly the leak is coming from.
Is it possible to get a rebuild kit for these? Or have it rebuilt at a shop? It seems like the answer is no for available rebuild parts for this..
If the above isn't possible, I suppose my next question would be is it a viable option to go with a remanned one from Napa or the likes (and as the other thread mentions, making sure I keep the original parts for use with the new pump).
And finally, is ATF acceptable for this or should I be using synthetic PS fluid or something?
Any advice is much appreciated!
Cheers!
