VP power steering pump leaking

[toranamike]

My VP power steering pump seems to be leaking.. I can't find any tutes on it here, other than replacing the whole pump.. I just want to repair it.

If I buy a rebuild kit (like this), do I need a press?

Someone mentioned that it's usually just the o-ring and I won't need a press to replace this.


Cheers.

[zskinner]

nah dont need a press mate, and that guy is right, it is usually just an o-ring. very easy to do

[toranamike]

Thanks mate..
Is the O-Ring at the front or the back? because it seems like it's leaking from the front.

[zskinner]

heres a thread i found which should help you out. on the 6th post 'azzfox' has posted up a pic that should help you too :

Power steering pump - seal replacement

[toranamike]

Alright, have a look at the picture I've attached.. how do I remove the blue circled bit to fix the leak (indicated in red)?

Here's the pic:
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/543/pspumpleak.png

[ybl8te]

found this reading other peoples threads - might help

"Whoops forgot to report back, I did manage to remove the high pressure fitting. I took it to a mates place who has a propper vice but diddnt have a common metric socket to fit. We ended up breaking a shifter before realizing a 1inch socket fits perfectly. Managed to crack it with a breaker bar ".

"For the shaft seal you firstly need to remove the shaft, and the only thing holding it on is a small circlip directly on the back of it (inside the pump). PITA to remove lol. But once thats off it should fall out. Then lever the old seal out with a screwdriver and install the new seal by tapping it in evenly with a soft hammer (or hammer and socket) until it sits flush to the opening."

[toranamike]

Got it all fixed, thanks guys..

Boy that circlip was a bitch to get out!