Noisey power steering pump

[CMF_luckyphil1957]

Sounds like the bearing is on the way out - Is the bearing easily replaced or has someone got a whole second hand pump (plus hose) lying around ? any advice appreciated. Luckyphil1957.

 

[CMF_RBLUV]

you checked fluid obviously?

 

[CMF_luckyphil1957]

Fluid is fine and power steering is working fine. Using a hosepipe as a stethescope the sounds coming from it sound like marbles in a can. At revs it whines and is louder than the engin. It needs replacing before it goes I reckon. Anyone got a spare ?

 

[CMF_frank2]

i think there are different types fitted eh, i have 2 of this type if you cant get one locally phil

 

[CMF_luckyphil1957]

Thanks Frank - they look right, but i'd better look downunder first !

 

[CMF_Sick Super S]

id check o see if there is a filter inside the power steering reservoir, this was the problem with my old skyline & pulsar. had pump rebuilt & still was noisie. ended up being the filter at bottom of reservoir. Worth a look.

 

[CMF_luckyphil1957]

Thanks for the idea - I have been checking http://nissan4u.com/parts/micra/ for the part - it seems some have filter - some don't. Where there is one is just goes in the top to filter fluid as you top up ?
What was the logic the mechanic gave for this - does it get clogged and make pump work too hard ?
Any input greatfully received. Cheers.

 

[CMF_chathurak11]

belts noisy help.
i have replaced power and AC belts with new ones.but still slipping sound can be heard.with the start of AC and start of the engin.can somebody tell what to do i have tighten the belts as much as posssible.