why so loud???

[funkingonutz]

my power steering pump is really loud, (as im told all Ford pumps are usually loud) nothing is wrong with it i dont think, anyways, is'nt there a "aftermarket" pump thats quiter and stronger??

 

[Sunk]

I'm not sure about bolt on replacements, but you can do this...

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/AGRPump.html

 

[Yellowsplash]

Have you checked your fluid level lately? What fluid are you running? How old and what color is it?

 

[Simple_serf]

Yeah.

They whine.

Mine has been doing this for 4.5 years and 60K miles. I might get around to doing somethng about it soon....or I might not.

They will whine if they get air in them....ever.

If it is working ok, and the fluid looks/smells good, I'd say keep running it.

 

[rickcdewitt]

another option
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/477871/11

 

[Yellowsplash]

Most people/shops fill them with regular power steering fluid. Mine used to whine like a bitch till I emptied it and put the specified fluid, ATF Type F. You'd be amazed how good things work when you follow the manufacturers specs...

 

[Simple_serf]

Specified fluid for mine is Mercon ATF.

 

[exbass94]

Older pumps use Type F, newer ones use Mercon. Check your owner's manual for correct fluid.

 

[funkingonutz]

the fluid is black/dark brown and smells burnt...but its up to level....so ya think its time to change it??

 

[funkingonutz]

o i was planning on it....i was being sarcastic in my last thread...im changing it this weekend.