Having just taken my PS pump apart, I can't see why the PS pump would seize unless the bearing is really chewed up or something. Try taking the belt off and see if you can spin the PS pulley by hand. If your pump is dirty and leaking, it might be a good idea to go ahead and rebuild it. I just did it and it cost less than $30 in parts.
KuoH
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Originally posted by alacrity024
The PS pump seizing would probably explain the smoke at start up.. especially when the car is cold.. like the PS pulley freezes or something. Anyway, is it enough to just siphon the fluid out of the resivior, or should I really drain the whole system?
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