I need to do the vacuum elbow that is next to the power steering pump and connects a line to the intake manifold. There is not much room so I am thinking about draining the coolant to remove hose plus moving the power steering pump aside. I have been looking for the bolts on the pump but not quite sure which need to be loosened. Does anyone know a post that has a good write up on this. I remember seeing one about a year ago but can't seem to find it now. I don't need to remove the pulley do I? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Why does the elbow need replacing? If it's age, you may be due for PCV system replacement. If that's the case, you will be pulling the intake manifold and can kill 2 birds with one stone.

 

The car has 90k. When does the PCV system usually need replacement? I think I have heard a 100k. That seems like a good idea. Do the PCV now and get the elbow when I am in there. It seems like a lot of work pulling the power steering pump just to get to that $3 elbow.

 

I have seen guides on you tube. But i don't know if i am allowed to post some links in here. Your lucky if you can find a link that is same model of your car that will be an easy guide. I'll try to find some guide for you since i am doing NOTHING at home.