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Bearing noise

buickman104

buickman104

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For a few weeks I have had an interminten bearing squeaking sound from a pulley once the car is warmed up. The noise comes and goes as I turn the steering wheel. I replaced all the idler and tensioner pulleys on advice from a mechanic buddy. It sounds like morse code and only comes on at slow speeds while turning. Once I finish turning the noise will start and I could be driving straight, but until i turn again the noise will not go away. Do Ineed to replace the power steering pump?
 


Sounds like the power steering pump. Pull off your belts and run the car to isolate the noise. (only do this for a couple seconds because you will not be spinning your water pump)
 
UPDATE:
I changed all the idler and tensioner pullies. The is messing with me as the sound went away for a day or two. Then it came back some usual crap. I have a mechanic stethoscope and was able to check and see that the noise is not coming from the water pump or alternator. I couldn't get the probe to touch the power steering pump without rubbing the belts. I took a video of the sound...

WARNING SOUND IS LOUD


Has anyone had this same noise who can confirm it is the power steering pump please help, because I am tired of spending money on this noise (spent money on all new idlers and tensioner pullies).
 
I can't see the video but it may be your strut mounts or maybe a tie rod. If u changed all those pullies and the tensioner then its probably not your drive belt system
 


I changed the belt. In the video that is a brand new belt and I have switched between belts. PS fluid is topped off.
 
Leave the sound... It adds character to the Falcon.


kidding aside. That sounds like the belt..... you change one or both... I forgot?

edit:

Have you ever changed the water pump on the car?
 
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Changed the accessory belt only. The water pump is original, but was able to confirm the noise is not coming from there.
 
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