outrageous whine from power steering

-Alero- · 04-07-2009, 08:07 PM

hey i just replaced my power steering pump. new pulley, and same EVO valve and resivoir.

put it all back together started it, and it has the loudest whine. like a supercharged ticking time bomb. it steers fine just whines so incredibly effing loud... so loud its so annoying i dont even want to drive it.

any ideas!? no leaks in sight has brand new fluid

Vic28 · 04-07-2009, 08:10 PM

thats suppose to be normal... should start going away, is air in your line.

-Alero- · 04-07-2009, 08:14 PM

im going to pray to jesus that your right

fielder87 · 04-07-2009, 08:16 PM

Since you replaced your power steering pump,you have to bleed the lines did you do?

pawzbear · 04-07-2009, 08:18 PM

ahahha my alero was hell with ps pumps.. they all made noise and went out in less than 6 months til i went back with a NEW delco one from the factory. so gay!
So good luck, i hope your alero is not as picky as mine was

-Alero- · 04-07-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fielder87

Since you replaced your power steering pump,you have to bleed the lines did you do?

nope sure didnt i never found or saw anything that could bleed powersteering lines. besides what do lines have to do with the pump making noise?

fielder87 · 04-07-2009, 08:23 PM

if you get air in the lines it will amke sound..while car is idleing,get it with cap of pump....slowly turn wheel from left-right but not hiting lock position.after you do that for a lil bit top up pump,and enjoy!

-Alero- · 04-07-2009, 08:32 PM

alright dude ill give it a try tommorow. gotta fix brakes tommorow as well

fielder87 · 04-07-2009, 08:35 PM

alright man sounds good.If it still whines after going from left-right(whithout hitting lock),then try going from lock to lock..have a good one.

TheEdgeofSanity · 04-07-2009, 09:50 PM

it WILL go away, its just air. i've experienced the same thing.

-Alero- · 04-07-2009, 09:58 PM

words of relief

Nate's Alero · 04-07-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEdgeofSanity

it WILL go away, its just air. i've experienced the same thing.

yeah, you have had so many PS problems LOL

WhiteV6 · 04-07-2009, 10:43 PM

http://www.tpub.com/basae/221.htm

"
BLEEDING A POWER STEERING SYSTEM.- Any time you replace or repair a hydraulic component (pump. hoses, and power piston), you should bleed the system. Bleeding the system assures that all of the air is out of the hoses, the pump, and the gearbox. Air can cause the power steering system to make a BUZZING sound. The sound will occur as the steering wheel is turned right or left.
To bleed out any air, start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully from side to side. Keep checking the fluid and add as needed. This will force the air into the reservoir and out of the system. "

I put the car on jackstands so its easier to turn the wheel.