Power steering pump small leak?

1986 BUICK REGAL
107,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARY LENGYEL
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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.

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Mary
Jun 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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

Jun 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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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Jun 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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.
Jun 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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MARY LENGYEL
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No, I will see if I can get the O rings for it, do I just look for rebuild kit?
Jun 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Yes that is correct, I would try the local auto parts store.
Jun 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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MARY LENGYEL
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Thanks I appreciate all the help.
Jun 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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You are very welcome.
Jun 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM