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Power Steering Pump Bracket 351W '89 E250

Old Mar 12, 2021 | 08:15 PM
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Hello all,
I just retrieved my RV from the shop with a new / re-manufactured engine and found this bracket broken (and covered up with JB Weld and black RTV).
I am trying to get them to replace the bracket since they broke it. They're telling me it was already cracked. Chances are they'll refuse to do the job without charging me for it and at this point I'm not certain I really want them working on it anymore, know what I mean?

Attached are photos of my vehicle's broken bracket and what I believe to be the correct replacement. It appears to me that there are three long bolts securing it to the head in addition to the one that is in the broken tab at the water pump.

My question is, are those three bolts sufficient to do the job or is that last bolt on the water pump really necessary?

I've been told that the 'missing' bolt will allow the belt to become misaligned and wear out MUCH faster than normal.

Also, is this bracket the same on the pick up as the van?

Give me some experienced opinions, please and thank you!




 
Old Mar 15, 2021 | 04:25 PM
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FYI
Apparently two different PS Pumps were used, thus two different brackets.
The one that is in my van is part number E9UA-3C511-BA and I believe the pump is a Saginaw
The E9TA-3C511-AA shown in the two other photos is not compatible.
The E9UA-3C511-BA looks more like this...
 
Old Mar 15, 2021 | 06:08 PM
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You could remove the broken bracket and take it to a welding shop and have it repaired.
 
Old Mar 15, 2021 | 06:24 PM
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I've never seen welding on cast hold up all that well.
If I go through the trouble of removing it, I'll replace it.
I will probably carry a spare belt and see how long it holds up.
I'm hoping to put a few thousand miles on it to work the bugs out and trade it.
 
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