power steering pump question

82 GT · 10-20-2002, 04:45 AM

On my '88GT, do you need to have the pulley pressed off or is there a bolt that holds it on? I can't tell.
Can I change it with taking it out of the aluminum bracket that holds the pump?

Stang_Crazy · 10-20-2002, 01:21 PM

The pulley is pressed on. I'm in the process of taking mine off also. I've tried using a puller but it won't come off. I've tried prodding, cutting, smashing, you name it, I've tried it. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get it off??

82 GT · 10-20-2002, 01:40 PM

stang_crazy I was told today that there is a special tool for removing the pulley and that most parts stores that sell the pumps usually have a loaner tool to use.
Depending on how much clearance you have in the front of the car, you don't need to remove the bracket to pull the pulley.
Autozone rents tools. Maybe they have what we need.
Let me know how you did if you get your pump off before me.

Stang_Crazy · 10-20-2002, 03:18 PM

I have a puller that is designed for power steering pulleys. It fits over the lip in the center of the pulley. Clearance is not an issue. I have my fan, shroud, and radiator pulled to give me all the room I need. I'm gonna go back down and curse and swear at it tonight...I'll let you know if I get it off.

MEDIK418 · 10-20-2002, 10:56 PM

Not long ago, I took both my old pump and the new one to a local shop here and for 5 bucks he swapped out the pulley for me. Took about 5 minutes and I was out the door. MAybe there's a shop around you that might do the same.

Stang_Crazy · 10-21-2002, 04:49 PM

I'm sure that there is a shop or something by me that could do it but at this point, I'd rather get the fugger off myself. I mean, it's jsut taking a pulley off! Why does it have to be so hard!! ARGHHHH!!!

USMC302 · 10-21-2002, 05:30 PM

Yeah, they are aggrivating but I took mine to the local junk yard and he swapped them out in about 7 min, no charge, just for the pulley! Good luck

10-20-2002, 04:45 AM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	power steering pump question On my '88GT, do you need to have the pulley pressed off or is there a bolt that holds it on? I can't tell. Can I change it with taking it out of the aluminum bracket that holds the pump? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-20-2002, 01:21 PM	#2
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	The pulley is pressed on. I'm in the process of taking mine off also. I've tried using a puller but it won't come off. I've tried prodding, cutting, smashing, you name it, I've tried it. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get it off?? __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

10-20-2002, 01:40 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	stang_crazy I was told today that there is a special tool for removing the pulley and that most parts stores that sell the pumps usually have a loaner tool to use. Depending on how much clearance you have in the front of the car, you don't need to remove the bracket to pull the pulley. Autozone rents tools. Maybe they have what we need. Let me know how you did if you get your pump off before me. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-20-2002, 03:18 PM	#4
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I have a puller that is designed for power steering pulleys. It fits over the lip in the center of the pulley. Clearance is not an issue. I have my fan, shroud, and radiator pulled to give me all the room I need. I'm gonna go back down and curse and swear at it tonight...I'll let you know if I get it off. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

10-20-2002, 10:56 PM	#5
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Not long ago, I took both my old pump and the new one to a local shop here and for 5 bucks he swapped out the pulley for me. Took about 5 minutes and I was out the door. MAybe there's a shop around you that might do the same. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

10-21-2002, 04:49 PM	#6
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I'm sure that there is a shop or something by me that could do it but at this point, I'd rather get the fugger off myself. I mean, it's jsut taking a pulley off! Why does it have to be so hard!! ARGHHHH!!! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

10-21-2002, 05:30 PM	#7
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Yeah, they are aggrivating but I took mine to the local junk yard and he swapped them out in about 7 min, no charge, just for the pulley! Good luck __________________

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