Steering Pump 120 V6

[robpados Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close robpados]

Gday,

Who's changed out their steering pump on a 120 v6 prado?

Im about to do it and wondering if theres anything i need to worry about or and tricks to help me along the way......

Cheers

[foxclan Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close foxclan]

I believe it was Whitey that took the time to install a power steering pump seal kit recently.
Will look it up for ya.http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ump-is-leaking
Eureka
Cheers
Troy

[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Hey all,

Just one thing to be aware of when you pull the pump in/out, just go easy! The top bolt attaches through a flange which comes from the timing cover plate. The cover plate is cast aluminium alloy, and I've seen that flange get completely snapped off. The pump is a very tight fit, so resist the urge to jam it or hit it in, you can easily snap that flange, and then you'll be up for a new timing cover plate....and that is a big job! ...just use some wd40 and go easy!

If you go down the rebuild road, it's quite simple to replace all the seals, just don't put the vanes back the wrong way around!

...also when you go to fill the fluid back up, watch out when you turn the engine over, as it will suck below empty in the reservoir the first pull, so be ready to top up quickly!

Hope it all works out well for you!

Best

Mark

[robpados Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close robpados]

Thanks fellas,

Changed it out and all went well new one is in and steering is feeling good........... ill pull the old one apart and hopefully put new seals and use it as a spare.

cheers

[turtlewa Member Find all posts View Profile Close turtlewa]

If you don't mind me asking cost of new pump and brand?

[robpados Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close robpados]

If you don't mind me asking cost of new pump and brand?

Hey mate, Toyota wanted $1200 for a new one, so i got one from the wreckers and am going to get the one i pulled out recon.

[foxclan Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close foxclan]

Thanks for your input Mark.
I thought you would have some good advise for anyone tackling the steering pump removal and repair.
Cheers
Troy