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Old 10-02-2017, 10:24 AM   #851
83GMCK2500
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Re: My 78 K15 High Sierra build - Fish Tremble

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Originally Posted by rgunlock View Post
The only leak I've noticed appears to be coming from the PS pump. I'd cleaned somewhat and painted but its what came in the truck. Decided to rebuild it myself since I'd read a number of negative reviews on the rebuilt pumps from the part stores. Plus, its just an easy day puttering around in the shop

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Will have to reassemble (hope I remember the orientation of the parts ) one night this week.
I dug the leaking (but perfectly functional) pump out of my dad's steel bin for my '96 and put a kit in because the "NEW not REMAN" from the auto parts store one crapped out on me in less than a year. I disassembled the dead one to try and ascertain why it failed. What it appears is that the vanes weren't installed correctly during the rebuild. Since you mentioned getting everything back in the right place I thought I'd bring up position as well. The rounded edge of the vanes face the pump housing.
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1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt
1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050
1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350

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