Power steering pump

[blk_jaws]

what does it sound like when the power steering pump is about to go out?

[2001NBMZ28]

Is it making noise? I'd check the fluid level/check for any leaks. Noise on start up could also be a bad pulley.

[TommySS]

Could be anything from a persistent low groan, to high pitch metal-to-metal sound.

Never hold the wheel at full lock for an extended period.

[kevinpickering]

Mine went out last year and started to whine when you turned the wheel one direction. It was kind of a high pitched whine. I bought a new one and installed a cooler in-line with the return line. Works great now. Hope this helps.

[third_shift|studios]

i think....wait...i know i have a bad steering return pump, i've also noticed the color of my steering fluid is like murky-brown...is that right???

[blk_jaws]

It was'nt the pump, all the pulleys needed replaced and the belts too.
Thanks for the replys though

[310stanger]

sometimes pumps get air in the system and will make noise. sometimes the fluid is low and will make noise. sometimes a pully is bad. sometimes the bearings in the pump are bad. any of these will make a loud groaning or screeching sound. very annoying.

[third_shift|studios]

ALLL OF THE PULLEYS?!?!?

damn..that had to be expensivve

[blk_jaws]

for 2 of them and labor it was $99. But they had to order the other two, so I'm hoping it isn't that high also.

[6sw00]

im having that problem. the noise is so annoying. just about constant. how do i check to see if its the pully?