860 Power Steering pump problems

Anonymous-0 · Sep 8, 2012

I'm converting an 860 to power steering...my problem is, that I took a working pump off a 971 and after a simple clean-up and paint and reinstalled it...it doesn't have any pressure. This is the pump that has the resevoir on the back. Is there a need to prime or bleed something on these pumps after they have been drained. Any advice is appreciated.

DaveH(NY) · Sep 8, 2012

Any power steering pump can get air bound, you should however hear a buzzing sound while the pump is turning which indicates air in the system.

sixbales · Sep 8, 2012

There is a filter in your reservoir that may be plugged. If you haven"t checked it, it might need changing.

To purge the power steering system:

1) Fill the reservoir.
2) Steer full right.
3) Refill the reservoir.
4) Steer full left.
5) Refill the reservoir.

Normally, that"s all there is to it.

860 Power Steering pump problems

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