S70 Alternator project 2

Any place on the web with a detailed look at removing the power steering pump?

I may be getting cold feet on this....that steering pump looks like it's anchored in 5 or 6 places.

Looking like a bi-atch.

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Michael
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"Michael" wrote in news:vJ-dnYTKIoKQB-_fRVn- snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

I am told it is possible to remove the pump without messing with the coolant hose. Accomplished by undoing the 5 short bolts, 3 of which are on the pully side and 2 on the side where the coolant hose is. The 2 holes in the pully are for access to the 3 bolts. The 2 other bolts may be possible with a wrench, small fingers, and taking your time. Also the long bolt and tubing spacer.

I have not seen any photos on the net but would very much like to. Picture is worth a thousand words and many threads on newsgroups (modern day corraliary to ancient proverb).

I don't know if it applies to s70's, I have heard that some models have a plate that allows for easier removal / displacement of the pump/alternator. If anyone can confirm this and point out the details I would find it helpful. Also what models/years it applies to.

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newtovolvo

Thanks.

The tip on holes in the pulley wheel are something I missed.

Already disconnected the coolant hose.

I think you may have put me on the right course with this....hopefully I can just set it to the side completely connected to get to the alternator.

The bolt that goes through the alternator and part of the pump bracket is giving me a fit......really tight.

Mine's a 98 S70 T5.

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Michael

"Michael" wrote in news:XtGdnYmV26J snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Tight bolt - longer lever arm, and be sure you are going in the correct direction. (don't ask me how I know this) Just a thought, I can not think of a reason this would be done, this "could" be a left hand thread????

If you can use a penetrating spray and get it only on the bolt threads that may help, let it soak in for 15 to 30 min. I don't know what access is like.

Do you have a replacement alternator in hand at this point or are you going to go to a local auto electric shop to rebuild yours?

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newtovolvo

I thought it might have reverse threads...I'm not going to mess with it for a few days.

I have other transportation so I'm going to take my time.....after (or, if) I get it off, I need to see if it was rebuilt only 7000 miles ago as HASH IMPORTS "claimed".

Damn....I'm glad I could throw their name on the web.

Once again, that's....HASH IMPORTS.

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Michael

"Michael" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

I just searched for HASH IMPORTS on the net and found more to do with the HASH that one IMPORTS for recreational purposes than a place to get auto parts.

What kind of place is this? Parts only? What part of the country are they in? They got a web site?

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newtovolvo

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