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prInce · 05-26-2002, 09:07 PM

When I start my car, there's a really annoying LOUD belt noise. It doesn't go away until I hit the gas a few times.
Also, when I turn the steering wheel all the way either to the left or right, I hear the same noise. I popped the hood and had my friend turn the wheel... found out that the pulley on the power steering pump siezes as soon as the wheel is turned all the way (the belt on it keeps on spinning and the friction causes the sound).
what's the fix to this annoying problem?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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thanks

gtfour43 · 05-26-2002, 09:20 PM

Make sure your ps fluid is full. Your pulley should never stop turning like you said. Check for any leaks if the fluid is low.

rampid360 · 05-26-2002, 09:52 PM

Fluid is the easy first step.  The next step (and most probable cause of the noise)  is your power steering pump.   It has a bearing inside that...after awhile...does what all bearings do and goes to bearing heaven (or hell)    This would cause a serious whine on startup (which usually goes away after the car is warm.)   The bearing thing would also explain the seizing.  

Try the fluid thing first...see if it doesn't at least help.   If it doesn't, replace the power steering pump.

-al

prInce · 05-27-2002, 11:27 AM

fluid level is fline... i guess it IS the power steerin pump... dang <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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is there a temporary fix?  like greasin it or somethin?

240sxspeedracer1 · 05-27-2002, 12:27 PM

hell, it wouldnt hurt to try greasing it.  Buy some belt greaser from strauss or something, lube it up, and see if it will change anything.

DuffMan · 05-28-2002, 02:11 AM

I don't have a solution for you but i can say that my car just started doing the EXACT same thing. It might be that the belt needs tightning.

If I fix it i'll let you know.

hurleyboi514 · 05-28-2002, 12:13 PM

mine squeal above 3500 rpm, i think the belt on the fan is loose b/c at cruising speeds the car heats up to like the 4th of 5 bars on the heat guage.  im gonna get some belt dressing to see if that fixes it.

05-26-2002, 09:07 PM	#1
prInce Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When I start my car, there's a really annoying LOUD belt noise. It doesn't go away until I hit the gas a few times. Also, when I turn the steering wheel all the way either to the left or right, I hear the same noise. I popped the hood and had my friend turn the wheel... found out that the pulley on the power steering pump siezes as soon as the wheel is turned all the way (the belt on it keeps on spinning and the friction causes the sound). what's the fix to this annoying problem?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='issed:'> thanks __________________ '95 240sx LE KA24DE D2 Coilovers - 7/5 Spring Rate 2.5" pipe w/ractive muffler & magnaglow hi-flow cat Injen Intake Juran Front Upper Strut Bar

05-26-2002, 09:20 PM	#2
gtfour43 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make sure your ps fluid is full. Your pulley should never stop turning like you said. Check for any leaks if the fluid is low. __________________ 91 Fastback SE

05-26-2002, 09:52 PM	#3
rampid360 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fluid is the easy first step.  The next step (and most probable cause of the noise)  is your power steering pump.   It has a bearing inside that...after awhile...does what all bearings do and goes to bearing heaven (or hell)    This would cause a serious whine on startup (which usually goes away after the car is warm.)   The bearing thing would also explain the seizing.   Try the fluid thing first...see if it doesn't at least help.   If it doesn't, replace the power steering pump. -al __________________ For every winner there are dozens of losers.  Odds are you're one of them.

05-27-2002, 11:27 AM	#4
prInce Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fluid level is fline... i guess it IS the power steerin pump... dang <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  more money goin for a "non-mod" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> is there a temporary fix?  like greasin it or somethin? __________________ '95 240sx LE KA24DE D2 Coilovers - 7/5 Spring Rate 2.5" pipe w/ractive muffler & magnaglow hi-flow cat Injen Intake Juran Front Upper Strut Bar

05-27-2002, 12:27 PM	#5
240sxspeedracer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: jerzzzz Age: 43 Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hell, it wouldnt hurt to try greasing it.  Buy some belt greaser from strauss or something, lube it up, and see if it will change anything. __________________ 92 bmw 325i w/ m3 body kit

05-28-2002, 02:11 AM	#6
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't have a solution for you but i can say that my car just started doing the EXACT same thing. It might be that the belt needs tightning. If I fix it i'll let you know.

05-28-2002, 12:13 PM	#7
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine squeal above 3500 rpm, i think the belt on the fan is loose b/c at cruising speeds the car heats up to like the 4th of 5 bars on the heat guage.  im gonna get some belt dressing to see if that fixes it. __________________ HighTach Motorsports