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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: MY1978 on February 28, 2023, 09:25:34 AM
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Okay, I need some advice as my ORIGINAL power steering pump is leaking on my '78 C10. So, I am in need of some advice. Should I......
1 - have it rebuilt (if I can find someone)
2- buy remanufactured Delco and if so where should I order from
3-buy new - would prefer no "Made in China" and where should I buy from
Will also be replacing the ORIGINAL high pressure and return lines.
Thanks in advance
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I purchased a new one from Summit Racing for my 78 GMC Sierra, happy with it. Summit also gives a military discount. I believe it was made in the USA - they can tell you. The P/N was LSC-13154. They also sell the hoses. Good Luck
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Thnk you. DId it come withthe reservoir?
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I rebuilt one once. Was surprisingly easy. Usually just the o-ring seals wear out since there are almost no hard parts to wear out inside. Just a bunch of o-rings keeping pressures in place.
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Yes the summit pump included the resevoir and a brushed aluminum cap
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You have many options but everything is made overseas now. Remanufactured is probably your best bet. Buy local.
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You have many options but everything is made overseas now. Remanufactured is probably your best bet. Buy local.
True story. Every brand I sell, as well as my competitors, is made in china. I have a local guy that rebuilds gear boxes, and if pushed he'll do pumps, and he did one for me, though I don't need it yet. He also says that the crud that is sold by the china manufacturers is so bad, it can't even be used as a core, and the OEM boxes rolling off the manufacturers lines are almost as bad. Good quality parts to rebuild with are drying up as well.... :(
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Thanks for all the input. I don't have the ability to change out the pump. I can buy a new Lares from Rock Auto at 1/2 what O'reilley charges so going with that. Problem is they offer a 1 and 2 bolt for my make/model/year truck. How does one know how many bolts. Cannot see anything due to attachment place.
Thanks
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It may cost more, yet I would buy local because it is easier to deal with refunds, exchanges, and other issues. You also save on shipping costs that can be the difference in costs.
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Agreed 100%