Question for the adepts:

Should a mechanically interested but really noob guy try to replace/fix a power steering pump? I ask because the dealership quoted me 800 bones plus tax... Really digging into my mod budget

My 2011 JK power steering pump is misting PS fluid all over the underside of my hood, and my PS looses pressure at low RPM.

Thanks in advance fellahs

 

For $ 800 sounds like they want to replace the whole pump. Is it leaking from a hose by chance ? You can do the pump your self easily and save a ton of coin.

 

Autozone new pump 146.00,you install free,savings 654.00

 

They said the hose is "sweating", but im not sure i believe that and thats not the primary issue, its spraying out of the front of it during operation.

 

Thanks! ... Though probably a bit more here in Canada but still...

 

We don't have autozone in Canada. I found one up here from "crown automotive" with pulley at 210$. Not the stock part, a replacement. Any words of wisdom before i click?

 

Might have to go with that. Or I could buy one for you and you pay to fly me and pump up there . I need a vac.....lol.

 

Har har.

I just hope these crown guys are decent

 

I've heard good things about them . I'm going to get my new brake lines from them .

 

same pump I used when I replaced mine....its good...I added a Derale inline heat sink cooler as well which helped a lot. My fluid hasn't overheated since.