Strange noise from the engine. From the belt area. Can someone help ?

Video in link
https://files.fm/u/rjkzp8qwf

 

It'd help if you had someone rev the engine and you film from the actual engine area where you think the sound is originating.

 

I think it’s from this plastic cover. I don’t know what’s inside.

 

Look into the power steering fluid reservoir with the engine running, and see if the fluid looks normal, or frothy/air bubbles.
If it's the latter, your PS pump o-rings are probably shot and sucking in air and the pump is cavitating and making that noise. Very easy fix.

If PS fluid looks normal, that sound is probably the serpentine belt tensioner that needs replacing. While also easy, is just a bit harder than replacing PS o-rings.

 

Thank You for help and Your time!
You were right it’s a steering wheels pomp. There are bubbles in reservoir.
Here is what happened.
I was driving from work when tornado and heavy rain hit my city. I didn't know that my left knee turned off VSA, I’m 6.4
The car skidded but nothing happened.
Since that I got this issue.
My question is: is it safe to drive until I fix it ?
I need to find part and check how to fix it.

 

Steering wheels fluid reservoir

 

I'd get it fixed sooner rather than later. I mean, I've never heard of the PS pump fully seizing up, but anything's possible.

Here's how to fully rebuild it;
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-scans-841134/

 

Yeap pump just died. I wanted to go for seals to dealer but i can't turn the steering wheel. I heard crack noise from pump so I’ll order a new one.

 

Cars existed before power steering was a thing

 

No way. It’s so hard I can’t even turn left.

 

Before you change it, you need to flush absolutely the entire system, otherwise your new pump will work for a very short time.

 

Thanks for advice.
everything from hoses right?

 

Yes hoses, lines, and I think there is a lot of metal shavings in the rock and pinion

 

Got it.

 

Any ideas why is the smoke coming?

Short video

https://www.veed.io/view/5684a022-d5...ue&panel=share

 

Oil under the valve cover leaks into the exhaust manifold and burns on it, it's need instal а new valve cover gasket.

 

Thank You!
BTW: this is steering pump after replacing.

 

Yip. Safe to say, that PS pump (bearing) is fukkkkkedddddd

 

I'm curious what the mileage is on your TL. I can't find any interval for how often to change PS Fluid and its making me a little paranoid.

 

2005 TL 194000 miles