Why am I having so many fitment issues? Power Steering pump now...

[Chythar]

Heh, I bought the exact same pump on my Cobra clone. I had to grind off part of the accessory bracket in order to get the return line on the pump. Sadly I don't have any photos of the mods I did. I basically ran the return line off to the side towards the left fender, rather than go out the back like the OEM pump. I'd also recommend using a screw clamp on the return line, or it's going to leak. The bend you'll get in the return line will make it not want to stay on the pump very well.

 

[Venom351R]

The return line location is not in the OEM pump's location

Stock Pump

Makes more sense to put it on the BACK then you dont have clearance issues with the bracket. Anyway I took the dremel and cut off a little of the fitting so I could slide the hose up onto it. Its on there now and I'll also screw clamp it along w/ the factory clamp so it shouldn't leak.

 

[Noobz347]

Ohhhh... those bastards!

Are you able to swap the housings between the two pumps?

 

[Venom351R]

I dont like my stock housing thats why I got this one. The fill section has been cut in half and extended with a longer section and band clamped together with blue tubing. Will not flow well at all with the new look under the hood hence getting the new pump. Just didn't think they would do something as stupid as putting the return tube at the bottom of the housing less then a 1/2 inch from the bracket. Either way its on there now and I'll be sure to clamp it with a screw clamp along w/ the sock clamp that is on it.

 

[Noobz347]

This is what happens when someone makes a one size fits many product. It doesn't actually fit ANY!

 

[Venom351R]

yeah no kidding. I think I took the path of least resistance, I think cutting that tube shorter was more easy then grinding away a part of my bracket. It is such a tight fit on there no there is no way its coming off b/c the bracket is keeping pressure on the line keeping it on the return tube.

 

[revhead347]

Ran into that before. That's a Foxbody pump. Some of the aftermarket retailers list it for an SN, but it doesn't actually fit. Don't cut the nipple. If you really want to make it work, grind the bracket in the back, or a drill a hole through it to get the hose on it. I don't think it's worth the effort. I would send it back as an incorrect part.

Kurt

 

[95opal]

it does not go top to bottom just in and out but did not seem like it would go on any further either. Guess you know its on good enough when you snap the installer bolt

or you didnt oil the puller bolt haha just messing with ya. On a side note a slight in and out movement of the pulley is ok as long as there is no wobble . As for the low presure hose yes its tight at the fitting and yes its easier to attach the hose prior to installing the pump.

 

[Venom351R]

well at least I know for next time rich lol


To late kurt its already cut and bolted on. Its not moving believe me.