Re: Rebuild or replace-hydraulic pump that is?

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alexaudi@kki.net.pl>]

At 16:40 99-11-19 -0700, Smeins, Larry wrote:

>The hydraulic pump on my 87 5kcst is spewing liquid gold (Pentosin) in great
>quantities.  I've been seeing a lot of discussion about resealing these
>pumps and considering the price of a pump it looks appealing.  I queried the
>guys at Blau about the success of resealing and they said it wouldn't last
>very long and recommended a rebuilt pump.  I have a seal kit on order with
>intent to try it but wonder if I made the right decision.  How long are the
>reseal jobs lasting?  BTW: Blau has the best price on rebuilt pumps I've
>found.  

It's already 3 years since I had my pump resealed and it still works fine,
no leaks. I did not reseal it myself, though, the local shop specializing
in steering & hydraulic systems did it for me, so maybe the quality of
workmanship has big effect here.
BTW, they did my rack as well and it turned out to be equally reliable.
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Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
87 5KT