repairing my power steering

[LMHmedchem]

Hello,

The power steering on my 2002 v8 XLT is shot. The system won't hold fluid at all. I think that there is a leak in one of the metal tubes that is welded to the rack, but I also think that the seals on the pump are gone. I have thought about removing the pump and replacing the seals but perhaps it makes more sense to replace the pump. Is replacing seals a reasonable option, the truck has ~150,000 miles on it.

If I am replacing the pump, I have looked at these parts, (Price, Core, Total),

CARDONE Reman Power Steering Pump 20290 ($37, $60, $97) w/o reservoir, w/o pulley
CARDONE Reman Power Steering Pump 20290P1 ($47, $60, $107) w/o reservoir, w/ pulley
MOTORCRAFT Reman Power Steering Pump STP71RM ($143, $75, $218) ?? reservoir, ?? pulley

I tend to use the Motocraft parts when I do the work myself, but at more than triple the price I am not sure it is worth it. Can anyone recommend a pump that they know from experience to be a quality part? I would like a part with the pulley attached so I don't have to unpress/press the old one. I would also like one with a new reservoir already attached, but I don't see any of those, or a new reservoir sold separately.

Is there anything else I will need, such as hoses, clamps, etc?
Do I replace the little heater core radiator?
What is the best replacement power steering fluid to use?

I have looked at this video,

How to Replace a Power Steering Pump Ford Explorer 2002-2005 V8 4.6L

Are there any special tools I will need (if I am not removing the old pulley).

I am hoping that when I get in there with the tire removed I will be able to get a better look at the rack to see if it needs to be replaced. I am not sure that replacing the rack is something I can do in my driveway (without a lift).

Can anyone comment on this?

LMHmedchem

 

[Joe in NY]

A1Cardone is a good reman parts source. Get with the pulley on! It's a pain in the butt that isn't worth time or hassle. The cars have remote reservoirs so that actually makes dealing with the pump easier.

 

[Donystoy]

You apparently have had better luck with Cardone than I have. Even had a pump DOA. I only use them now if the only option. My local supplier last time ordered more than one pump and tested them in house before selling me the one that worked.