Leak from bolt holding power steering pump- FUBAR

[edpdx]

This is the same bracket I ended up welding 8 years ago. It got dark before I could pull it tonight, but I did get eyes on and it is broken at the same tabs as before. Anyone know where I can lay my hands on one f these brackets? (P/N 14033879).

 

[cucvrus]

Leak from bolt holding power steering pump
What is leaking? and which bolt?

 

[edpdx]

In the picture above it’s the one on far left. I’m guessing that bolt goes into the water jacket. It secures the water pump at about the one ‘o’clock position, then passes through the p/s pump bracket at about the seven o’clock position. Coolant seems to be coming down that bolt and running down the backside of the p/s bracket. I was hoping I’d just have to reseal the bolt but then I found the broken ear at the top of the bracket.

 

[Rutjes]

I believe these brackets are known for breaking. Weld it and maybe reinforce it somehow?

 

[cucvrus]

OK. Remove the stud and clean the threads really good. Put some liquid Teflon sealer on the threads and reinstall the bolt. Good Luck. And I think the welding of the bracket is your only option at the moment.