Power steering pump noises.

Hey guys,

So a few weeks ago I pulled my motor out and fixed the rear main seal and a few other things. Well I disconnected the PS pump and put it aside. After re-installation of the motor i started getting a weird noise from the PS pump as I turned the steering wheel when the car was stationary. I tried to mess with the tension of the belts and such but didn't seem to help much. So I took a video of it and hopefully can have some of you pro's give me some advice. Thanks guys I appreciate all the help. BTW car is 98 2.2L OBS.

http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/KSAL02/?action=view&current=IMG_0164.mp4

 

You probably have air in the system. Did you try bleeding the PS?

~Dan

 

Low on fluid?

 

I didn't check that. i did have the pump flipped over so that is a real good possibility. I can search for it, but do you know of any guides on bleeding it??

 

Fluid seems to be to the correct levels on the stick.

 

The method I've used is put up the front so the wheels are off the ground. Turn the car on and smoothly turn it back and forth from lock to lock with the bottle cap off. Do this a good 10 times and check the level. Repeat as necessary.

 

Yeah, thats what I did when I bled my PS system. Works pretty good.