[V8] P/S, hydraulic pump leaks

[bkrussow at comcast.net]

Some background, 1990 V8q, 71k miles. Not many miles but still pushing 20 years old. Here is the problem I need the collectives help with. 



The P/S--Hydraulic pump is leaking, No visible leaks at or around the hoses never been touched since Hans torqued them on in DE. No leaks from the 3 screw caps I can see. I think it may be leaking from the shaft seal, down to the A/C compressor, to the ground or blown back to the exhaust and then smokes comes out the lt frt . The serpentine belt is wet with the oil. 



Of the repair options out there, which one you lean towards, 

1. Buy a rebuilt from local parts store 

2. Re-seal this one and hope it works, ( if its the shaft seal is that part of the kit ) 

3. Send this pump out to a authorized ZF rebuilder 

4. Trade the V8 in on a Peogout, since after Lemans, ALL IS LOST 



Thanks, Bob