Well, I started hearing this loud noise when starting my car. It is very loud and reminds me of when my belt tensioner started going, a real loud vibration/whining. I replaced the tensioner last year but didn't do the idler at the same time cause I suck. So I just assumed that it was the idler and replaced it today(5 min.). Let's just say it wasn't the idler .Well while the belt was off I was looking for loose shit, and the power steering pump pulley had a bunch of play in it, I can push/pull the pulley/shaft in and out about 1/4-1/2 inch. I doubt there should be that much play, so I'm guessing I have to change the pump. $85 for re-man., $15 at the junkyard. I'm thinking of going the junkrard route, since it's so cheap. Is this a PITA? Someone mentioned flush the system, it may help it.
Has anyone replaced the pump? How hard is it? Has anyone had a similar problem and the flush fixed it? I know I flushed the system when I replaced the steering box and that wasn't that long ago so that doesn't look too promising. Also : I know they changed the P/S systems in the Panthers and that they have different fittings. My car is a 1993. Which years would fit and what is the most recent year that would fit?
Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give, Thank You
Has anyone replaced the pump? How hard is it? Has anyone had a similar problem and the flush fixed it? I know I flushed the system when I replaced the steering box and that wasn't that long ago so that doesn't look too promising. Also : I know they changed the P/S systems in the Panthers and that they have different fittings. My car is a 1993. Which years would fit and what is the most recent year that would fit?
Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give, Thank You
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