Power steering pump question??

[Wheeler]

I have a 1997 Firebird 3.8L V6.I think the power steering pump might be on the way out.When driving(and idle) it makes a very loud "whining "noise.
I changed the oil today so when i was under the car i had a look at the steering system to see for leak's.Looks like around the steering pump is all wet and making all kinds of noises.
So i think i'll replace it.
Now for my question.Will a power steering pump of a newer firebird/camaro V6 fit my 3.8?
I ask because the loco scrap yard had a few newer V6 camaro's there.I may get one for alot cheaper than new.
So are all power steering pumps from a 3.8 GenII 3800 the same?

[kahouna23]

Everyone I know that drives a Camaro has that same problem. My steering pump whines when I'm turning, but not at idle......I just tell everyone it's a supercharger...(yeah right)

BTW....those Camaro's in the scrap yard wouldn't by chance have a 3 piece spoiler on one of them, would it? If it does.....could you PLEASE PLEASE...get it for me and I'll pay you for it?

[Wheeler]

I'll bring my Digital cam and take a pic of the car's when i go up there.

The noise is realy getting on my nerves. :mad:
i'll get it fixed soon.

[camaroincal]

yeah...my power steering pump has gone out TWICE in under 2 years!! Oh..and the second time it went out the rack and pinion also needed to be replaced..lmao...and it STILL whines all the time when steering. You don't have a GMAPP warrenty? If so it is covered...

[camaroincal]

oh..and my car is a 97 camaro w/83,000 miles...