Recent Content by bheitler

I'm still confused. It seems that if I want a few more horses and a bit more torque, I'd do just fine screwing in a set of 275's. Does this mean I should expect about 275 horse from the engine? How about the fuel pump and lines, will these have to be upgraded? I just ordered a boost and egt...

I think you're right about a bearing or bent shaft causing a seal to wear and begin leaking quickly but I doubt if driving 20 miles woukd cause it to give out. I'm going to pull the power steering pump and see if the shaft is the right size for the seal and the answer may be a slightly smaller...

I'm not sure if it was wear on the shaft or just some gunk where the seal rides. I doubt if the shaft would wear fromthe seal rubbing on it. I wonder if the shafts aren't slightly undersize for the seal and don't fit right. Changing the power steering pump is the way to go if the shaft is the...

Well it quit raining here in NorCal So I got under the truck, pulled the vacuum pump and changed the seal. There was a wear mark on the shaft but I put the new seal in anyway, fired it up and no leak. Put about 20 miles on the truck and it's leaking again. Other than making a real mess it isn't...

Thanks for the input on the oil leak. I've purchased the seal through my friendly NAPA guy but haven't gotten around to putting it in yet. It shouldn't be too hard and is a heck of a lot cheaper than replacing the whole unit. Is there a part number from NAPA for the replacement pump? I figure I...

The local Dodge dealer says the warranty only covers the drive train and this isn't part of the drive train. I bought the truck used with an aftermarket warranty, they say the same. I think I'll spend a couple of bucks on a seal and replace the one that leaks. I'm wondering if there isn't a...

I have a 2001 24 valve with a oil leak around the shaft that the connects the vacuum and power steering pumps. I believe they call it the adaptor shaft. The dealer wants $1225. 00 for a new pump. Is there a seal that can be replaced or is there another way to fix it? The pump works fine and the...