Power steering pump Variable speed fitting

[Tbruz]

Chasing down leaks on my 1997 Tahoe 2 door with 98K miles.
Replaced the leaking water pump and leaking Power Steering pump this weekend.
Had to transfer the Variable speed fitting from my original P/S pump to my rebuilt replacement P/S pump ; no new O-ring was used just swapped it straight out.

Now it looks like I have a small leak coming from this fitting.

I know that this fitting has been replaced by a U shaped hardline by GM but I'd rather keep the variable assist steering.
Is there a rebuild kit available for this fitting or does anyone have a lead on where I could get one?
Thanks,
Tbruz

 

[Tbruz]

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[SunlitComet]

Try looking at compnine.com for a parts layout of the pump assembly. Will include part numbers.

 

[Tbruz]

Thanks, I got the pump number 26069033 but its NLA.
Exploded view shows the o-ring needed, 26020642 but its NLA.
Tbruz

 

[SunlitComet]

Who says it is not available compnine does not actually check dealers stock and some might still have some around.
Google the part number with gm and a space in front of it: gm 26020642 for web results

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Variable assist blows and at times unpredectable...go with changing it.

But you can get the rebuild kit from gmpartsdirect.com or rockauto.com

 

[sparg93]

I have that U shaped piece from GM, brand new and still with instructions. I was originally going to delete the variable with my hydroboost setup, but I bought the HD power steering pump instead and don't need it anymore.

 

[Tbruz]

My local GM dealer told me the seal was NLA along with the pump assembly.
I have searched and will order per Sunlitcomets suggestion.

I have a second 1997 Tahoe that I replaced the worn out EVO actuator with the U shaped replacement; full assist all the time, feels fine at a standstill but terribly soft at highway speed; thats why I'm trying so hard to keep the EVO actuator.

Foreverfalcon40 would you know rebuild kit p/n?
Thanks to all for your help.
Tony

 

[sparg93]

Hmm..the part I have is supposed to disengage the variable assist...at least that's what a few of the individuals I spoke to stated.

 

[Tbruz]

Got rebuild kit and EVO seal from GMPartsdirect.

---------- Post added at 09:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:09 PM ----------

Sparg93, the U shaped hardline does disengae the variable assist; it gives you full assist ALL the time.
The EVO on the PS pump works along with the speed sensor on the steering column and gives you variable assist; Full assist at low speeds and less assist(firmer steering) at higher speed.
Tony