power steering pump has a leak?

1986 BUICK REGAL

150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

MARY LENGYEL

MEMBER
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My power steering pump has a leak. I will not be replacing it, my mechanic will. Every time I think I found one when I go in it say out of stock. Now I read i need a reverse rotation pump which I did not know. Does anyone know of a place that has one? I do have a turbo replacement brake system replaced last year. Thanks for the help.
Mary

Oct 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

Yep, these are classic cars so parts can be tough to find. Here are the part numbers to help you find it.

Steering Pump VIN-A Steering Pump, Steering - Power, Model 800-808 #7839345 $280.00

Contact Dealer for most current part and price information VIN-8, 9 Steering Pump, Steering - Power, Model 800-808 #7841536 $280.00

It does looks like they have them though on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/48wJY8S

Please let us know what happens.

Oct 30, 2024 at 11:07 AM

MARY LENGYEL

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14 POSTS

Thank you, I will try to find one. The thing is right now I am waiting for a refund from Kirban and I have to go through the CC compand as I can't even get them to answer the phone. Have to make sure I get my money back first but I will look around to see where I can find one.

Oct 30, 2024 at 12:23 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

No worries, let me know if I can help you :)

Oct 31, 2024 at 12:45 PM

MARY LENGYEL

MEMBER
14 POSTS

Thanks so much, just one quick question does the pump need a reverse rotation?

Oct 31, 2024 at 3:07 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

The 1986 Buick Regal's power steering pump is not reverse rotation.

Nov 1, 2024 at 10:52 AM

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