Power steering woes on 2000 VP 5.7 GSI with DP-Sm

[ChrisCraftFan]

Okay when i got the boat the guy told me that a mechanic told him the actuator was bad. I discover the pump was bad in fact it was empty. When i added fluid to it it just came right out the seal, Anyway that is being replaced and i spent the day pulling the actuator. (That was fun). Anyway i was hoping it was the newer one that could be rebuilt. It looks like an older version and i can’t even seem to find a replacement. I would rather not do a used one and find myself back replacing it gain in short order. Anyone have one of these rebuilt or know where a new one could be found?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Donno 'bout Volvo, but with a Merc, ya just update the actuator to the newer style,......

I Assume it would also be an easy swap with a Volvo,......

 

[jtm3]

Hi Philbert - what did you end up doing? Just pulled mine an have ordered a seal kit for it. Spent a lot of time trying to avoid $700 for a new one. So interested in what others have decided....

 

[ChrisCraftFan]

I did find a kit to rebuild my style. I just installed it. I am replacing the pump as well. I have not been able to test it because i am going thru everything. I will update once i get it all done nd test it out. Goal is to be done by the 4th of July

 

[Scott Danforth]

take the actuator to a hydraulic cylinder repair shop. pay them the $75 to change seals

buy an $11 GM saginaw pump repair kit