LSWannabe

I've got a howling noise from the engine compartment that I only really notice during low speed turns. (1st and 2nd gear) It sounds like a eaton blower (which sucks because it's not) but I suspect it's my power steering pump. In order to see if this is the problem, can I run the car without the serpentine for a short while?

If I pull the belt off I'll lose power steering and the alternator charge, is that everything?

If it is the PS pump, should I get a new stocker or look at a possible aftermarket pump? I doubt it would be worth getting this one rebuilt.

conan

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You will also loose the water pump with the belt off. Do you still have A/C in the car. Might want to check that as well, Mine started squeeling on me before I removed it. As far as running it with out the belt it should be fine might want to do it after it's completely cooled down.

Armageddon

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PS Pump, do not run the car with the belt off.

FunkyTownFBody

iTrader: (1)

Yeah I vote powersteering pump. You can get used ones pretty cheap if you look around, but I'd probably just get a new one if it were me.

conan

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What would it hurt to run the car with the belt off??

conan

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TTT anyone have any info on running the car without the belt??

MarkuzLS1

No belt means no water pump. It would overheat and boil over pretty quick.

B.W.

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Without the AC belt you'll be fine. DO NOT run the car without the larger belt, no water pump means your car will overheat quickly.

conan

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I understand the no water pump but with a completely cold engine it would take a min or so to reach overheat temps.