Re: 4000 pump

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In a message dated 96-05-01 21:58:29 EDT, you write:

>From: Peter Tengstrand <pet@bongo.bu.edu>
>Date: Wed, 1 May 1996 19:24:44 -0400 (EDT)
>Subject: Power steering pump
>
>Well, at 154K my 4KCSQ has started making a "eh-eh...eh-eh-eh" sound when 
>turning the wheel. The steering also feels a bit heavy. As far as I can 
>tell there is no power steering fluid leaking anywhere and the fluid 
>level never goes down. It seems to me that the pump must be going bad.
>
>My questions are - How much should I expect to pay for a new pump? If they 
>are astronomically expensive should I fool around with a used one? And 
>finally, what is the pain-in-the-@ss factor for replacing it?

I have a spare pump sitting in my garage, it's from an 87 5KCST, i t went
bad, was replaced by my father, and he then rebuilt it himself.  Not sure if
it really works, but if you will pay postage, it's yours!

Christian Long
Orlando
1990 90
1990 Coupe Q