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madmann29 · 12-23-2005, 11:28 AM

Hi, i have an 87 supra turbo and my power steering is not workin anymore. I was wondering if anyone knows a site where i can get a new pump, and approximently how much it will cost. Also how easy is it to install, i am no mechanic by any means, but if its easy enough where i dont have to pay someone then thats great. Thanks

TcmaBoy · 12-23-2005, 03:29 PM

Did you check the screen in the bottom of the PS reservoir to see if it is clogged?

madmann29 · 12-24-2005, 01:26 PM

no how do i do that?

kikwear002 · 12-24-2005, 09:03 PM

i just ripped mine off my 87 turbo supra along with ac and interior.. ill see if i can find it

madmann29 · 12-24-2005, 09:08 PM

aright let me know if u do

TcmaBoy · 12-25-2005, 12:06 AM

Drain the reservoir. Look down inside. In the bottom there is a metal screen. Get a screw driver, a stick, or some thing that you can reach down in there and scrape it clean. The screen sludges up over time. It is a fairly common cause of PS failure.

madmann29 · 12-25-2005, 01:55 PM

ok thanks i'll try that

madmann29 · 12-28-2005, 11:30 AM

ok so i thought i knew where then power steering pump was and could figure out how to drain it, but turns out i dont, so if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks

madmann29 · 01-03-2006, 03:09 PM

well that made it a little better but when it idles i still have no power steering and when i've driving and make sharp turns the steering whines? any suggestions?

Jeeves · 01-03-2006, 04:11 PM

Replace the pump.

madmann29 · 01-04-2006, 08:46 AM

i've been looking for one, anyone know where i can get one and an estimate on how much it costs to install it?

Jeeves · 01-04-2006, 09:02 AM

Install it yourself, with the costs of shop labor there's practically no reason to pay $60-80/hr to get a PS pump installed. It's a simple, remove old one, Install new one in same place, fil, operation.

TcmaBoy · 01-04-2006, 01:57 PM

You can get one here:

http://www.taprecycling.com/

I can't say what it would cost to have a mechanic do it. Labor rates vary. You would have to call arround to local mechanics to get an estimate.

***bgrieger*** · 01-04-2006, 02:35 PM

Remove yours, take to NAPA, exchange it for a rebuilt. Call them first as some take yours and send out to rebuild, meaning it could take a day or 2 from when you drop it off.

Other than the one bolt you need to access blind and around a corner, its not a difficult job. Cost me $90 to have my pump rebuilt 4 years back (hence I know of the delay if they build yours...)

madmann29 · 01-04-2006, 06:58 PM

ok thanks i'll do that