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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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In your first photo listed as #3 in the parts you will need I would just like to clarify to anyone who reads that he meant power steering pump, not waterpump.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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I'd probably also note that you can also get power steering pumps with the extra drain in the tank for the hydro boost setup. I picked a new one on e-bay for $80.

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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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haha, I did say waterpump, whoops!

edit: fixed! thanks for pointing that out

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Old May 18, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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ic you figured it out with the diagram i found
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Bump. this should be added to the sticky's
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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How hard is it to get into place to get to this stuff? The pedal and booster more specifically.
Tear into the dash any?

I've never messed with a booster so I just don't know
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Depends how big you are. You basically have to lay on your back and undo those 5 bolts and put them back in. If you have small hands and narrow shoulders its pretty easy, but just uncomfortable if you have bigger shoulders like me. Its not hard, just annoying.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I should do this to my truck seein the motor is out right now...would be super easy to do...wtf add it to the list...awesome write up!...guess I need to visit a few salvage yards...
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Sounds like I'll have my work cut out for me then.

Thanks.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Atomic you sir do some nice wright ups on changing thing. Especially with the pictures they are a massive help.

I vote that this should be a sticky!
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