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Nov 30, 2014 | 08:30 AM

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Power-Steering Pump Squealing Fix/Cure/Solution...

Thought I would help others with this very annoying problem. Here is what "my" problem was after many, many, expensive trial/error tests. The power-steering pulley's metal insert slips on the power-steering pump shaft when cold. After a bit of driving, the squealing would go away. Solution? Remove the pulley, Scotch-Brite the shaft surfaces, wipe with a degreaser, apply red Loctite, reassemble. Do not start the engine for a day to allow the Loctite to harden. Problem cured. Hope this can help others in the same situation.

Nov 30, 2014 | 09:54 AM

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They also make a "green" loctite to use in "press fit" applications. That stuff will never come loose.

Nov 30, 2014 | 11:28 AM

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not sure loctite is a good idea on a part that might have to come back off 1 day, just saying

Nov 30, 2014 | 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lizeec

They also make a "green" loctite to use in "press fit" applications. That stuff will never come loose.

loctite 641 - sleeve retaining compound. works great on cam bearings as well.

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not sure loctite is a good idea on a part that might have to come back off 1 day, just saying

Apply heat and it will come apart easily again.

Nov 30, 2014 | 04:53 PM

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In that case Would engine heat cause it to come loose again ? I know if you run an engine for 15-20 minutes you can't touch any of the accessories cause they will be cooking !

Dec 1, 2014 | 03:54 PM

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What pump and pulley is this on? The only issues I have had with the p/s pump is spacing the Kwik bracket out to stop a repeated squealing belt

Dec 1, 2014 | 03:59 PM

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In that case Would engine heat cause it to come loose again ? I know if you run an engine for 15-20 minutes you can't touch any of the accessories cause they will be cooking !

the red stuff (241) needs to be heated to 500 degrees before you can remove it. i think if your engine is getting that hot, you will have a host of other problems.

the green stuff (641) has diminished strength above 200 F but it might still be good enough to prevent slipping. disassembly would be much easier with this compound.

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Jan 31, 2015 | 12:52 PM

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If the pulley is that loose, there's something wrong w/ either the pump shaft or pulley bore dimensions...
Every one I've installed called for some significant "grunt" on the wrench.

Loctite was my friend.