LS engine swap info

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Thealien

The third hose is another return line used in hydroboost pumps. I have read those pumps are a little better? I have heard people use either for hydroboost and non hydroboost without issues. You will just have to cap off the unused return line.

What I found as an easier solution on the whole power steering issue is remove the fitting off the back of your original power steering pump and put it in the power steering pump you have now (the one with the extra return line). By replacing that fitting you can now use your existing/stock power steering hoses with the new LS pump. Might have to tweak/bend just a little.

I'll check out the link although in a couple of the links early in my thread I have links to FAQ threads in a couple of places that discuss the different oil pans and their dimensions.

Good info on the 3rd hose. I don't have the old lines and I have all new lines on the new pump, that's why I was trying to go the other way. I'll price some new "old" lines tomorrow and if not to expensive, I'll just do that.

R/

[Thealien]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Good info on the 3rd hose. I don't have the old lines and I have all new lines on the new pump, that's why I was trying to go the other way. I'll price some new "old" lines tomorrow and if not to expensive, I'll just do that.

R/

Sorry I don't have an answer on how to adapt (which I am sure there is some way). I pulled the engine out of my Jimmy so it was the easiest route to just change that fitting. Do you have access to an old pump? If not you will need the fitting out of a pump and the hoses. At that point it might be just as easy to have a local NAPA or? make up a new line for you.