rangerpilot
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- Ford
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My power steering pump has been whining for a while, even after changing the fluid. So, I decided to try to replace the pump...
This didn't help even the slightest! I replaced the pump and flushed the system. It is still just as loud as ever.
I turned the wheel many times and did not see any bubble after the first couple turns so it can't be air in the system.
I have seen many a debate on fluid types. I see they don't make the recommended MERCON (only the supposed equivalent MERCON V).
I used the MERCON V and wonder if there is some other fluid with a little more viscosity that someone has experience using that would quiet the system down.
What's even worse is the fact that there is a disclaimer on the refurb pump that states ... these pumps are known to whine and may take up to 500 miles to break in. I don't buy it...it has to be a fluid problem.
Could there be a blockage in the line? Anything else that could cause this problem?
Please help!
This didn't help even the slightest! I replaced the pump and flushed the system. It is still just as loud as ever.
I turned the wheel many times and did not see any bubble after the first couple turns so it can't be air in the system.
I have seen many a debate on fluid types. I see they don't make the recommended MERCON (only the supposed equivalent MERCON V).
I used the MERCON V and wonder if there is some other fluid with a little more viscosity that someone has experience using that would quiet the system down.
What's even worse is the fact that there is a disclaimer on the refurb pump that states ... these pumps are known to whine and may take up to 500 miles to break in. I don't buy it...it has to be a fluid problem.
Could there be a blockage in the line? Anything else that could cause this problem?
Please help!