Power Steering Pump Whining

supramacist · 03-10-2008, 05:09 AM

It's got a vaccum leak and you have air inside the p-stump it self.
Much like your coolant system.

Give it a burp and the noise will go away.

Chambers · 03-11-2008, 03:23 AM

Mmmm... Ok, Makes sense, How would I go about burping it? I know I will have to fix the leak before hand but in the mean time, please enlighten me. Thanks.

supramacist · 03-11-2008, 06:38 AM

How I go about it...., and I'm sure there are variations of technique.

I pull the cap and watch for bubbles. I let it run. I crank the wheel back and forth from 1 polarity to the other and work it till I don't see bubbles.

Even with this..., my pump whines like a wookie upon initial start up.
But after that it doesn't do it again.

I attribute this to an advanced reman oem p-stump.

If you top off the fluids. Poor it slowly with no brakes to prevent air even going inside the system.

Hope this helps.

Chambers · 03-11-2008, 12:55 PM

Yea, I have done that a few times before, but I only did it once or twice though. I didn't think to do it until no bubbles, as I never really look for bubbles, but I will now. Thanks.

supramacist · 03-12-2008, 12:55 AM

Most people do it till the whinning stops.

If you have someone turn the wheel you'll see bubbles like an aquarium at first.

h8z2luze · 03-12-2008, 06:36 AM

got any good websites for ps hoses and/or fittings? I need one as well.

supramacist · 03-12-2008, 06:26 PM

The only place i know to check is:

Performance Parts Aftermarket and Racing

Dial ext 103 ans speak to dave. If they don't have them he'll know where to look.

03-11-2008, 03:23 AM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Mmmm... Ok, Makes sense, How would I go about burping it? I know I will have to fix the leak before hand but in the mean time, please enlighten me. Thanks. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

03-11-2008, 12:55 PM	#4
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Yea, I have done that a few times before, but I only did it once or twice though. I didn't think to do it until no bubbles, as I never really look for bubbles, but I will now. Thanks. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

03-12-2008, 06:36 AM	#6
h8z2luze 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 338	got any good websites for ps hoses and/or fittings? I need one as well. __________________ 1989 Supra 7MGE MK3 5-speed project... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385505

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03-10-2008, 05:09 AM	#1
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	It's got a vaccum leak and you have air inside the p-stump it self. Much like your coolant system. Give it a burp and the noise will go away.

03-11-2008, 06:38 AM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	How I go about it...., and I'm sure there are variations of technique. I pull the cap and watch for bubbles. I let it run. I crank the wheel back and forth from 1 polarity to the other and work it till I don't see bubbles. Even with this..., my pump whines like a wookie upon initial start up. But after that it doesn't do it again. I attribute this to an advanced reman oem p-stump. If you top off the fluids. Poor it slowly with no brakes to prevent air even going inside the system. Hope this helps.

03-12-2008, 12:55 AM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Most people do it till the whinning stops. If you have someone turn the wheel you'll see bubbles like an aquarium at first.

03-12-2008, 06:26 PM	#7
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	The only place i know to check is: Performance Parts Aftermarket and Racing Dial ext 103 ans speak to dave. If they don't have them he'll know where to look.