Power Steering Pump/Belt?

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STEVE W.
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Even a remanufactured OE part is likely better than any of the low end parts. With how bad the new parts have been getting these days I'll go to a salvage yard before I use some of them. Took me three new alternators before I found one that actually worked. Even then it failed in 2 months. Went and got a used one from a yard and installed it, working as it should without any issues. Talk to any shop and you will hear the same thing. So I try to use new OE first, Reman OE second, used OE third and aftermarket only if I cannot find one in the first three. There are a few exceptions, like the oil cooler and water housings on the pentastars, the aluminum aftermarket units seem to hold up much better than the plastic pieces.
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 AT 12:45 PM

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