www.iFourWinns.com

The stupid discount auto parts store power steering pump I got is going bad already, go figure. I know that 3.0 VP's also came without power steering, what's needed or how do I take the pump out of the situation belt wise? The belt that drives the pump also turns the engine circulation pump and pulley that runs everything else. How is a belt routed in non PS engines?

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Don't lose the functionality. This is one of the times that spending more for a NEW, not a refurb cheapo is worth the money and saving the hassle.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Replace it with OEM as you should have to begin with.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

changing pumps is worthless (its under warranty). The hoses are not connected to the rack because that leaks and I've been without power steering for 6 months. No big deal. If I ever decide to replace the $700 rack I'll hook the belt back up to the pump but right now I want it bypassed all together.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Go onto http://www.dougrussell.com and look up Volvo parts and see the differences between the ps/non ps models. There must be a difference in the belt, or an added idler pulley....



http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog ... ,3299,3284

here it looks like they all came with PS.....

Here's a link to the drive/transom/steering parts....

http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog ... ,3299,3284

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

It's worth noting that the power steering is not only necessary to help turn the outdrive, it's important in helping the drive hold it's position. If you were in a tight turn and happened to let loose of the wheel, the power steering provides resistance to avoid having the drive snap back into straight position, thus possibly preventing you from throwing people from your boat....don't take this the wrong way, as I originally complained about my steering being too stiff on my H190.

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You ARE too funny!! But true............

What year is your boat?

In regards to automotive VS marine parts some stuff there really is no different but some stuff there is, and its a big difference (water pumps, starters, alternators, fuel pumps, etc.). Without getting into that I would not go with a reman PS pump for anything ever, had to many issues with them over the years. Always go with new on those.

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Brian Borchik
The Winds of Cold Springs Harbor Marina
Baldwinsville, NY

I do usually go with OE stuff if I can, but I have had good luck with Sierra parts such as starters and water pumps. ReMans are a crap shoot, they can be good, but often are not. My boat still has the OE p/s pump and steering cylinder, it's 24 years old. I just grease the cylinder and the piston once a season.
I usually go ask the mechanics at the shop I sometimes use, what are good after market parts, if the OE is not available or too expensive. They know what works and what doesn't.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II