brom86 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Hey people could u help me put. Recently my power steering pump is making a funny noise. It is like the fan belt is making a noise but a think it may be the pully bearings. That a common problem? Is it easier to change the pump all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Have you checked the fluid levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Fluid level and the little filter can sometimes get clogged up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom86 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 It's coming from the pully not the reservoir though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 If you're there tomorrow I'll have a look. It could be the bearings. However, there will be a proper whining noise if the pump is having to work really hard to get the fluid through the filter/reservoir. It's a common issue and easily replicated by turning the wheel full lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Of course the noise will come from the pulley, its linked to the power steering pump, the noise will get worse over a few days. Usually this is cured by changing your power steering fluid, you need 8mm and 16mm hose and 2L of ATF fluid http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?327752-Odd-Power-Steering-Issue-SOLVED http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/37/119.html?1098351271 - - - Updated - - - Of course the noise will come from the pulley, its linked to the power steering pump, the noise will get worse over a few days. Usually this is cured by changing your power steering fluid, you need 8mm and 16mm hose and 2L of ATF fluid http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?327752-Odd-Power-Steering-Issue-SOLVED http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/37/119.html?1098351271 heres a quick test, your fluid should be cherry red. if its not. change it. please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Of course the noise will come from the pulley, its linked to the power steering pump, the noise will get worse over a few days. Usually this is cured by changing your power steering fluid, you need 8mm and 16mm hose and 2L of ATF fluid http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?327752-Odd-Power-Steering-Issue-SOLVED http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/37/119.html?1098351271 - - - Updated - - - heres a quick test, your fluid should be cherry red. if its not. change it. please Evin can I ask where you got the hoses from and also how much length roughly do you need on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAbHjwRWmc This was my pump before I swapped it for a new one. Changed fluid and cleaned the reservoir without any changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Mine is making exactly the same noise. But if I spray a bit of WD40 it shuts up. Guessing it's a knackered bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Doesn't CW refurb these ? might be worth calling him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Evin can I ask where you got the hoses from and also how much length roughly do you need on them? Went down to our local auto spares, not a halfords or anything like that. Got some water hose cut to lenght, it was a while back, only a few quid. You can just take it to toyota or a trusted garage to do it, 1-2hr jobbie including cleaning up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Went down to our local auto spares, not a halfords or anything like that. Got some water hose cut to lenght, it was a while back, only a few quid. You can just take it to toyota or a trusted garage to do it, 1-2hr jobbie including cleaning up Ok thanks. Will have a look around the local area to see if I can get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ok thanks. Will have a look around the local area to see if I can get some. no worries get about 2 meters each, and youll need a bucket and a 2l coke bottle + tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 no worries get about 2 meters each, and youll need a bucket and a 2l coke bottle + tape. Got everything else so hopefully won't be too much hassle. Did you clean the reservoir out too? I had a look at it a month or so ago and seems a bit of a pain to remove. Unless it's easier to clean out mounted in position of course. That bit is not in the guide so a bit unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Got everything else so hopefully won't be too much hassle. Did you clean the reservoir out too? I had a look at it a month or so ago and seems a bit of a pain to remove. Unless it's easier to clean out mounted in position of course. That bit is not in the guide so a bit unsure No, you just need to lower the level a little as i remember for some reason. That soarer post will explain it. Then top it up with new stuff to flush all the old stuff out, just lock the steering harder than normal to make sure all the old crap is purged out of the chambers. I check mine now and then and its all still clean. - - - Updated - - - No, you just need to lower the level a little as i remember for some reason. That soarer post will explain it. Then top it up with new stuff to flush all the old stuff out, just lock the steering harder than normal to make sure all the old crap is purged out of the chambers. I check mine now and then and its all still clean. The only thing you need to remove is the cap and hoses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Personally i'd be using a hose that's designed to be used with ATF, water hose could and more than likely will degrade over time using it with ATF, same goes for any other hoses, water for water, fuel for fuel etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 You should clean the filter before you change the fluid too, i did this by running my largest flat bladed screwdriver over the filter mesh very lightly (too much pressure could tear the mesh). It took off the gunk stuck to the top of it and then i ran the new fluid in and my noise stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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