67speeda Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I read the how to's Can you access the pressure line on the pump without removing? I dont have a pulley puller. I will be using a T-Fitting Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) The one on the rear? Maybe from the bottom. It will be a bitch with 4wd/awd though. You can rent a puller for free from autozone. Edited July 8, 2014 by Atomic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 The one on the rear? Maybe from the bottom. It will be a bitch with 4wd/awd though. You can rent a puller for free from autozone. Thanks for the input Tried it. No way in hell am i getting it off. Going to have to remove pump. Is it better to use the junkyard pump designed for hydroboost or do the "T" and use my pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Scary Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 NO! As Ive stated a few times.. GET A PUMP FROM GM.. from a DEALERSHIP and don't "T" it... you'll regret doing that later. rent a pulley puller from autozone for like 20 bucks.. (you get the 20 back when you return it).. you can get the pulley off in a few minutes.. unless its really fubar'd on there.. in which case, you'll bend the hell out of the pulley getting it off, resulting in needing a new one. so in the end.. worse case.. you wind up with a new pump, a new pulley, all which lines up perfectly fine with everything else needed for the hydroboost swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Did the T fitting and also didn't remove the pump. Did it on a members 04' SSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 This has been the install from hell broken lines, wrong parts, and now a lost brake pedal clip #$#@$#@ just my luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hearing a squeal only under acceleration. God please don't be the pump NO! As Ive stated a few times.. GET A PUMP FROM GM.. from a DEALERSHIP and don't "T" it... you'll regret doing that later. rent a pulley puller from autozone for like 20 bucks.. (you get the 20 back when you return it).. you can get the pulley off in a few minutes.. unless its really fubar'd on there.. in which case, you'll bend the hell out of the pulley getting it off, resulting in needing a new one. so in the end.. worse case.. you wind up with a new pump, a new pulley, all which lines up perfectly fine with everything else needed for the hydroboost swap. Yeah I'm trying to do this on a low budget. Think the pump may be bad idk yet. Truck is rusting bad too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Yup pump is shot. Squealing bad off idle. ****. Is getting parts from gmpartsdirect.com the same as a dealer? Sick of messing around. Going to get a pulley and pump and be done with it. Anyone know a part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoBLKss Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Sounds like you got most of it done now but I didn't pull the pulley off I took the altjnator off and pulled the accessory bracket off to get to the back of the pump made it pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Are you bleeding the pump after install? And are you sure your hydro boost pump is connected correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Are you bleeding the pump after install? And are you sure your hydro boost pump is connected correct?Just jacked the front and turned lock to lock about 10 times. I got the pump to the hydro, hydro to steering, low pressure lines are from hydro to pump and box to pump.Sounds like you got most of it done now but I didn't pull the pulley off I took the altjnator off and pulled the accessory bracket off to get to the back of the pump made it pretty easy.Ah I wish I thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopnewton Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Just jacked the front and turned lock to lock about 10 times. I got the pump to the hydro, hydro to steering, low pressure lines are from hydro to pump and box to pump. Personally from the 5 or 6 times I changed pumps before I broke down and bought a new AC Delco pump, I found the jacking the front up to turn the wheels to be a waste of time. In my opinion the hydrobooster holds more air than the steering anyway and the only way I was able to get rid of it was by pushing the brake pedal to the floor several times while it's running. I did turn the wheel from side to side but I did it on the ground with the engine running. I just started it, turn the wheel back and forth, and push the brake pedal to the floor a couple of times then turned it off. After you do that you'll notice the fluid looks milky from all the air bubbles, Wait for the air bubbles to rise out of the fluid and repeat the process over and over until your fluid stays clear after turning the wheel and hitting the brakes. I'm not sure if it's the correct way but easier than jacking up the front and turning the wheels back and forth only to have a shit load of air in the system anyway. BTW you'll know if there is air in the booster if your bakes kick back when you tap them quickly Edited July 13, 2014 by poopnewton (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I have done it both ways and never had a problem with either way. You just have to make sure all the air is out of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67speeda Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Ok so i am an idiot.... Pump is fine, no leaks, stops AMAZING, everything bled, no noise the noise was from the belt. apparently the pulley needs to be flush with the shaft I put a straight edge to it and noticed how far it was off (about 1/8") Got it right and now there is no noise. things i have learned: 1) do what idahoeBLKss said if using the old pump and a T. 2) make sure the damn pulley is on right 3) make sure your used stuff is the right one for your truck ( my lines were too short off a 2500 HD) 4) read the directions for the puller/installer I must say GM SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS FROM DAY 1 they put a large motor in a heavy ass truck, loaded with awesome features, and even made it have the strain of AWD but put the junkiest trans and brakes possible in it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 *Topic moved to correct section* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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