I have checked filter and check valve. I took flow rate at output of pump (plugged the flow control secondary)and it varied from 1_2 to 1_4 or less of oem rate at 1500psi. Steering varied also--sometimes kinda okay to almost nothing, standing still. Wierd, because I would think a gear pump would do what it could and not vary from time to time. I think I will take your advice and replace plastic seal under the one plate and try to find back housing from cheaper 7000 series used pump to deal with the bushings that turned and hope that the expensive front housing was not damaged to much by the gears scraping it after the bushings spun. I can't find a spec for gear tooth to housing tolerance.