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Weird PS pump noise HELP

628 views 3 replies 2 participants last post by  IcemanTSi91  
#1 ·
Ok so I just got home....

All of a sudden my Power Steering Pump or something real close is making this sound (sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard)


The steering wheel only turns is like 1/4 turns..or jerks in 1/4 turns..no smooth action....


I had my bro turn the wheel while I looked at the PS pump and when he turned the wheel the pulley almost stopped a bunch of times or it turned real slow as that sound was being heard



what the fuck is it??


btw, I did fill the PS resevior with a little more fluid just to be sure but it didnt do anything
 
#2 ·
The pump or the belt to the PS needs changing.

But...come to think of it, its just the pump. Have it changed, than you'll have to work that car for a while, turn the wheels full length several times till the sound will subside.
 
#4 ·
i fixed it.. the ps pump came loose and lost tension on the belt ( i could untighten the two bolts with my fingers :eek: ) so I pushed it back up and tightened the fuckers down and it works fine now.:D