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Steering pump ran without fluid, is replacement necessary? 700 1989

posted by  Will740turbo on  Fri Jul 25 22:05 CST 2008
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It depends...?
I would say that if you can hear it groaning or whining, replace it. Also see if you can hear the bearings when turning it by hand.
I think the potential there for damage is the heat buildup in the pump's bearings from lack of fluid. If they are damaged, replace it.

-Will
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1990 740 Turbo, on its way to stock specs, maybe beyond






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