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GTH 05-09-2011 12:57 PM

Idler pulley bearing froze up, lost power steering.
 
Can i drive without the power steering working or will it fry my pump?

Need to be mobile to get to the bearing shop :\

NismoPick 05-09-2011 12:58 PM

If your pump isn't pumping because it's disconnected... it won't fry it. :D

You can leave the steering pump disconnected all you want... it's just harder to turn the car.

GTH 05-09-2011 01:26 PM

ok, sorry, need some clarification. the pump is not disconnected from anything, its just not getting power from the belt because the belt is off. Does this constitute as disconnected or do i need to pull some hoses and stuff?

GTH 05-09-2011 05:30 PM

woot got a new bearing turned out to be a 6203. got installed used some sockets and a rubber mallet. As well as a bench vice. now to get it back to the car

Switchtr3 05-12-2011 05:45 PM

you can drive it with no belt on it, that's completely fine, it won't damage the pump. I did that for many months.

WildmaN 05-13-2011 03:31 AM

I disconnected my power steering belt a few months ago. I got tired of it leaking fluid all over in my engine bay. Now I really don't miss it. I can turn the car just fine. And even one handed at times while turning a corner. :D


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