1957 loud power steering pump

[Lionel]

Hi has anyone changed the power steering pump on a 57 to a later pump. I think ours is getting way too noisy.

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[Bruce Hardy]

Hi has anyone changed the power steering pump on a 57 to a later pump. I think ours is getting way too noisy.

Before changing it,just make sure it's not low on fluid and is grabbing air. If the pump is bad, changing it is an easy but messy job. Your guaranteed to spill fluid. You can start by disconnecting the return line and have someone start the engine so you pumpm as much fluid as possible into a container.Of course you don't reuse the old fluid no matter how nicee it might look and don't change the pump on a hot engine. Have fun!

 

[64ZCODE]

If it's a groaning or squeeling noise as the steering wheel is turned, I'd try a product like Lucas Power Steering Conditioner before changing out the pump.

 

[Lionel]

Before changing it,just make sure it's not low on fluid and is grabbing air. If the pump is bad, changing it is an easy but messy job. Your guaranteed to spill fluid. You can start by disconnecting the return line and have someone start the engine so you pumpm as much fluid as possible into a container.Of course you don't reuse the old fluid no matter how nicee it might look and don't change the pump on a hot engine. Have fun!

Thanks, the fluid levels all good, the pump sounds like an early truck gearbox that's been run dry of oil. Turning the steering wheel does not have any effect on it.

 

[Bruce Hardy]

It looks to me then, that it's time for a change.After you pump out the fluid, then the engine will be warm. Just leave it be till it]s again cold.