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Idler pulley bearing froze up, lost power steering.

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Old 05-09-2011, 12:57 PM
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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 :\
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Old 05-09-2011, 12:58 PM
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If your pump isn't pumping because it's disconnected... it won't fry it.

You can leave the steering pump disconnected all you want... it's just harder to turn the car.
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Old 05-09-2011, 01:26 PM
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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?
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Old 05-09-2011, 05:30 PM
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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
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Old 05-12-2011, 05:45 PM
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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.
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Old 05-13-2011, 03:31 AM
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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.
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