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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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So it's time, my P/S pump is whining like crazy. My question is, is it actually the pump or the pulley. The reservoir is fine and I see no sign of leakage anywhere. Thoughts and input greatly appreciated.
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Whining is generally caused by low fluid levels.
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By the way, why are you jumping to replacing the pump? Is it just low on powering steering fluid?
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam2001WS6
By the way, why are you jumping to replacing the pump? Is it just low on powering steering fluid?
Not jumping the gun, being that the fluid level is where is suppose to be
And it's not leaking. It's passed it's prime.
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Originally Posted by vinny01ss
So it's time, my P/S pump is whining like crazy. My question is, is it actually the pump or the pulley. The reservoir is fine and I see no sign of leakage anywhere. Thoughts and input greatly appreciated.
The pulley is pressed on to the P/S pump shaft, any bearings are integral to the pump, so it's not the pulley, there's no way it can be. Are you sure you don't have a hole in the return line? They don't always leak, they can suck air into the system too. Rack can do that too.
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Originally Posted by BRUTL
The pulley is pressed on to the P/S pump shaft, any bearings are integral to the pump, so it's not the pulley, there's no way it can be. Are you sure you don't have a hole in the return line? They don't always leak, they can suck air into the system too. Rack can do that too.
Thanks for he input, didnt think about that will take a look in the morning.
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There are threads that describe a while associated with the pulley. You may want to search.
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