Power steering pump small leak?

MARY LENGYEL

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1986 BUICK REGAL
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
107,000 MILES

I have the vehicle listed above Turbo GN. Starting to get a small leak from the power steering pump. As you must know, parts are hard to get. I am a female, and my mechanic does not have to time to look for one. The parts stores say they have them, but they do not have the right ones. Can't seem to find one that looks like what I have. Hope one of you can tell me where I can find one. I am not having any luck.

Thanks,
Mary

Thursday, June 5th, 2025 AT 3:16 PM

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KEN L

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Hi Mary,

Do you have an image of the one you need? I have had good luck with Rockauto.com to find the parts you need. Here is a link, look at the part first to make sure it is the correct one. Copy the entire link.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/buick,1986,regal,3.8l+231cid+v6,1020889,steering,power+steering+pump,7380

Let me know if you need anything else. Ken

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Friday, June 6th, 2025 AT 2:38 PM

MARY LENGYEL

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I do not have a cell phone so I can't show you a picture, the only thing I can say is it is an original part when I purchased the car new. I looked at Rockauto and what I think looks like it would fit is out of stock. There was only one in stock and I am sure it would not fit. This had been my problem, almost every place says the item is out of stock.
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Friday, June 6th, 2025 AT 3:20 PM

KEN L

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Yep, that is a problem with older cars, did you try just getting a rebuild kit for it, they will have the new O rings for you which will seal the pump back up.

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Saturday, June 7th, 2025 AT 9:12 AM

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