Hey guys I have Unorthodox Pulleys (crank,p/s,alt.)

And I get this squealing noise when i turn my steering wheel. So i took it to Ed Voyles Acura and the Service Manager there told me that it was the pump that was making the noise. And he doesnt think its worth replacing cause its still working.

But should I purchase an aftermarket one or something to keep the squealing to go away or to be on the safe side?

I didnt think the pulleys would cause this problem cause I've heard people having them for years with not problems. I've had mine on for about 10-25K miles...

 

a couple months after installing the pullies, my steering made a squeaking noise at low speeds, but now its gone. :shrugs:

 

yeah mine never made it, it makes the noise when i turn the wheel... and only when i'm at low speeds i can hear it....

anyone know what i should do? or if I should worry abt it...

 

My steering also make that noise, and i don't even have the pulley. One more question, does your steering feel really light, cause myne is. Going to have it check out at the dealer somethime next week, and will report back

 

Not necessarily light... it is a bit stiff... but its always been like that so its normal...

 

Anyone check your p/s fluid?? Sometimes when it gets low, the pump makes noise. I remember that lucas oils makes a product for power steering pumps. My 240sx made that squealing noise when the wheel was turned when I bought it. After I added some of the lucas, it quit permanently.


randall

 

The service manager checked it and said it was fine... maybe I'll try replacing it with better p/s fluid..

 

Remember in Hondas and Acuras to only use Honda PS fluid or a PS fluid that says specifically formulated for Hondas.

 

It is probably just the belt. Just spray some lubricant on the belt to get rid of the squealing, like WD40. Call up UR to ask for a recommendation too.

 

yeah I'l have to do that.

 

so what did you finally do to eliminate the noise?

 

did anyone else have the same prob and did you remedy the prob? not really sure what it is and i don't want to replace the power steering if i don't have to.

 

Yeh, I am actually having the same issue. I ve had the UR pulley for about 6K. It only happens when at very slow speeds, like getting out of parking spots.

I was planning on ignoring it for now and replacing the power steering fluid come spring.

I m somewhat hesitant to start spraying WD40 on my belt. It oil based and could react with the rubber belts.

 

Use a belt dressing?

Oh and the oil wont hurt it.

70 hours. This is how long our ‘heat test’ for the Honda Timing Belt lasts. First, we heat a belt to 125 degrees for 70 hours. Then we boil it in oil for another 70 hours and finally, it is driven the equivalent of twice around the world. This means you can be confident that your Honda will not let you down when Genuine Parts are fitted