Dennis,

So you are saying that the whine of a dead PS pump is most likely the
result of worn out shaft and vanes? Before I removed the belt - my pump
was screaming at me.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

Dennis Haynes wrote:
> The overhaul kit really only addresses a leaky seal. If any mechanical part
> is really worn then machine work is required to restore proper pump
> operation. Often the shaft seal leak is really caused by a worn pump shaft
> or housing bushing. Worn vanes or pump body will cause poor performance and
> noise.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> John Rodgers
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:57 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Power Steering Pump Rebuild - Home Shop
>
> Has anyone every rebuilt their own pump.?
>
> The price of these pumps is now over $300 in most places and over $400
> in others. And thats remanufactured before core charge.
> It makes the $12 or so for an overhaul kit and a little time look pretty
> good.
>
> Has anyone actually rebuilt their own using a rebuild kit?  Pictures?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
>