The pulley that turns the power steering pump appears to be buckled. It's the top left one when looking at the engine from the front of the car, if you look at it side on it definitely looks like it's moving in and out slightly while spinning!

I assume this isn't normal, but how the hell would it get like that? There is a slight squeak from the belt while spinning which dissappears for a while if I put water or belt lubricant on it, so it's definitely the belt not the pulley squeaking. I intend to have the belts replaced when the timing belt is being changed (very soon) but should I get this pulley replaced as well since it might wear out the new drive belt quicker?

It's got me baffled anyway!

 

I would be more worried about it wrecking the pump bearings, than a £5 drive belt. Get it replaced. It may have been bent by someone working on the car.

 

OK will do. I'll get one ordered ASAP and have it changed when the belts are being done.

Cheers.

 

Is it not the bearing that has gone, allowing the pulley some lateral movement and appearing bent when spinning? just a thought, hope you get it sorted!

 

Hmmm dunno mate! Might be, can the bearing be replaced without replacing the whole pump?

Think I'd better get the pulley off and have a look.

 

If the pulley is wobbling, then i would say its bent. If it was the bearings, then it would simply run at an angle. The bearing in mine went ages ago... such a noise.
Didnt bother replacing the bearing, I just got another pump.