power steering pump

[hondamad2204]

Spent a fair amount of money on the Teg this last month getting rid of tick and rattling noises, and i go out to my car tonight and another has developed.

I have poked and prodded and its the power steering pump that has s**t itself. lol

you can put your finger on the casing, and as the engine is revved and dropped, you can feel bearings rattling and hitting the casing inside.

Can these be reconditioned at all? or point me in the direction of a known working one please? Ive seen the ones on ebay, not the greatest descriptions in the world and no guarantee they are going to work so id rather not buy one from there.

Fluid was changed last year, still turns ok, just really rattles. Lol am I in danger of damaging anything?? If I can keep it going another month or two that would help me massively. Haha

Thanks in advance

 

[Mebz]

Someone on here bought a new one only to find there was nothing wrong with the original.

I think it was dave pingu, maybe worth a PM.

 

[53 Teegwa]

Remember my issue mate it ended up being a damaged "o" ring in the end.

Pop off the top hose (and others) and check the seals all good also check the fluid isn't bubbly etc meaning trapped air in the system.


Gordon

 

[hondamad2204]

But did yours rattle Gordon? Like I said, you can actually feel something inside it flinging around when the revs are suddenly on and off. like bearings hitting a case. Surely that means its had it?

I will try the fluid again, and checking seals etc as it wouldnt hurt.

The bit im touching is the square part of the pump, on the top where the hose connects into it. That's where this obvious rattle is.

 

[davidpingu]

I sold mine on unfortunately mate. Not sure how easy it would be to repair one but if it only turns out to be bearings there are places which can replicate any size or shape. There is a place like that local to me. As Teegwa says may be worth checking it's not just air in the system making that noise. They can get pretty loud and rattle if air bubbles are in there. Finding the source of your leak should be your first port of call. Running with air in the system may degrade the pump much quicker so go careful with it. I have lots of different sized O rings btw

 

[53 Teegwa]

Yup groaned rattled burped the works buddy

As I say might not help but worth checking first off buddy it'll suck if it's new pump time


Gordon

 

[hondamad2204]

I haven't got any leaks Dave thankfully, All levels look ok. but I shall have a search for any local engineering companies near to me that could maybe help. I shall try the fluid change Gordon, thanks for the confirmation on that mate. After my drive home tonight I shall have a peak for any air bubbles in the pot too.

Is it a pain to change then is it? (If it does turn out to be new pump) Whats a good price for one then....anyone know? £100 ish second hand, & £1000 new from Honda ?? haha lol

James

 

[53 Teegwa]

Might not even need to change fluid buddy Pop top hose and have a look see then investigate from there.

Could always inspect the fluid for debris etc too




Gordon

 

[hondamad2204]

True, good shout.

 

[davidpingu]

I paid £110 for the pump with 14,000 miles on it. It was like new. Very easy to change. Getting the belt on and off is probably the worst part!

 

[hondamad2204]

Thanks Dave, gives me a good guide price should I need to find one.

 

[SnejVTEC]

You can use a pump from an Accord 03-08. Maybe you can find a cheaper that way!

 

[hondamad2204]

You can use a pump from an Accord 03-08. Maybe you can find a cheaper that way!

Thanks for the tip buddy,

 

[hondamad2204]

Well, brief update, fluid is full and clear still, no bubbles, on the mark, and the o ring in the top hose is fine.....think its new pump time. Yippee.....

 

[Crazylegs]

Mine makes a noise too but Grinspeed says it has no effect on the car so if you can put up with the noise there's no point changing it lol. Mine makes more of a whining noise rather than a bearing as such.

I can understand where you're coming from though mate especially if it's annoying you, you'll want to get it done.

 

[hondamad2204]

Yeah money this month is stopping me. Had the bill from tgm, Vegas in a week, and just bought two new hid replacement headlamps so this is next month's todo list. Haha

But yes, although its drivablity is fine, its going to wind the pants off me. Lol.

 

[Crazylegs]

Yeah money this month is stopping me. Had the bill from tgm, Vegas in a week, and just bought two new hid replacement headlamps so this is next month's todo list. Haha

But yes, although its drivablity is fine, its going to wind the pants off me. Lol.

Nightmare couple of months there James.

 

[Cheung_dc5]

would these pumps be the same as a ep3?

 

[coyote_dc5]

would these pumps be the same as a ep3?

Nope, as the ep3 has electric pas

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[53 Teegwa]

Nope, as the ep3 has electric pas

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Oooooh beat me to it lad lol

As coyote says mate.


Gordon