1999 K1500 Power Steering pressure control Solenoid Delete questions, With updated issue!!!!

[ZEUS1]

I am in the process of replacing everything power steering in my Wifes Burb. The pump started whining real bad and after i tried changing the sparkly fluid a couple weeks ago, so i decided to change pump, gear box (It has a case leak) and the hoses. I the old pump has the Solenoid for the speed sensitive steering. I found a couple places that state it should not be a big deal replacing this with a "standard" style pump. Is this true? What are the thoughts here? Will this cause a light on the dash?

Thanks ahead of time

 

[strutaeng]

Yeah, no issues at all. Just tape up the plug out of the way so it's not hanging there.

When I replaced the PS pump on my old K3500 shortly after I bought it in 2019, that's what the instructions said on the replacement remanufactured pump. Honestly, I didn't even know what that EVO system was back then; I'd never seen that solenoid on my other truck, so I just followed the instructions.

No dash lights.

 

[ZEUS1]

Yeah, no issues at all. Just tape up the plug out of the way so it's not hanging there.

When I replaced the PS pump on my old K3500 shortly after I bought it in 2019, that's what the instructions said on the replacement remanufactured pump. Honestly, I didn't even know what that EVO system was back then; I'd never seen that solenoid on my other truck, so I just followed the instructions.

No dash lights.

Perfect thank you

 

[Eman85]

There's a kit sold that eliminates the solenoid but keeps the same style hose.

 

[OR VietVet]

Bypass valve 19168825

 

[exp500]

Use a non EVO pump and steeting hose from a 96, tyerap EVO valve to wire bundle . If you unplug it Sets code.

 

[ZEUS1]

Use a non EVO pump and steeting hose from a 96, tyerap EVO valve to wire bundle . If you unplug it Sets code.

Good idea

 

[ZEUS1]

Ok i want to start by saying i got everything back together. On initial start up after replacement, the steering seemed fine while i cycled it to purge all the air out of the pump and gear. No after a couple of days, there is no power steering at idle/low speed, almost like the pump quit. When you rev the engine a bit it comes back a bit, at highway speeds it acts fine.

I looked over my work , and noticed one thing. Looking at the old gear, it appears that the ports are swapped compared to what the new gear has.

New one the with the line locations swapped.

Thoughts suggestions?

Thanks ahead of time.

 

[OR VietVet]

IIRC, the thread sizes are different.

 

[east302]

The one in your second picture looks correct.

 

[ZEUS1]

IIRC, the thread sizes are different.

Correct, they only hook up one way, that is why i was confused by the line positions.

 

[ZEUS1]

Update after a week of driving, the new pump started whining, so i am going to replace that, and go from there i guess. I am kind of annoyed by the quality of replacement parts these days. I'm just saying

 

[strutaeng]

Ugh...that sucks. Sorry to hear that.

You want to hear a story related to PS pumps?

Shortly after I bought my K3500 I loaded it busted concrete and rock. I bought the truck as a beater for a home renovation project. So when left headed to the landfill when I got to the first red light, the brake pedal went to the floor. When I took off again, I realized I didn't have power steering assist AND brake assist! Hydro boost FTW, LoL.

Anyways, I was able to get back home safely, basically ridding on my brake pedal and using the parking brake. Didn't help I had like 3,000lbs in the bed. It helped the traffic was light and school zone speed limits were on.

But when I got home (a little shaken up), later that day I went to rent a pulley puller. The pulley literally fell out of the pump! WTF I thought!? The shaft had broken off inside the pump! Pulley was just free wheeling.

 

[ZEUS1]

Update, Sorry i have been busy. A another "NEW" pump fixed it. i am still frustrated by the quality of replacement parts these days.

Thank all

 

[OR VietVet]

 

[Eman85]

Update, Sorry i have been busy. A another "NEW" pump fixed it. i am still frustrated by the quality of replacement parts these days.

Thank all

Just think what people trying to repair cars for a living go through!

 

[OR VietVet]

Just think what people trying to repair cars for a living go through!

This is just one of the reasons, but is the biggest reason, why I do not make money off of parts and allow my customers to supply their own parts. I explain that to each of them. They pay less labor and pay less for parts because I will use my military discount for them.

Last November, I diagnosed a stuck thermostat on a 99 Yukon. He supplied the part. Then had a problem of it sticking open. He wanted me to do labor for free. I said no and told him on the spot that I would not change it again without being paid up front for the labor. He could supply the next new part or I would charge for my time to go get a new part "at my cost". He sniveled and moaned and name called. I told him to leave my driveway and I would not work on his vehicles any more. He apologized and wanted the work. I said no . He threatened to bad mouth me to other people. I said fine, go ahead. Have not heard any feedback from anyone, including at least one person that has talked to him about the problem and of course the story was a bit twisted. Good riddence!

 

[ZEUS1]

I totally understand that, that is why i only work on my Friends and Family's stuff. That way I am the only one that can be blamed for workmanship issues......everything else is crappy parts