what pump is it ?
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what pump is it ?
Just purchased a wrx 1999 lovely car, has had engine, turbo, clutch and flywheel changed, but i noticed a whine coming from the engine bay, on closer inspection it appears to be coming from the motor or pump next to the alternator, is this the power steering pump ? is a constant whine when i rev it rises, but when i turn steering wheel full lock it doesnt seem to make any odd noises.. so not sure if it is the power steering pump ?
its the pump to the right of the alernator, sat near the front radiator at the top, large pump, ive grabbed a stock pic.. X marks the noisy pump, what is it ??
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its the pump to the right of the alernator, sat near the front radiator at the top, large pump, ive grabbed a stock pic.. X marks the noisy pump, what is it ??
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thanks, ive now added a pic of a stock photo, but marked X where the noisey pump appears to be, i will check the power steering fluid tomorrow, the belts where changed ( i assume ) when the engine and bits was changed 31k ago..would they feel slack if they needed changing again ?
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The releasing of refrigerant gasses is illegal. If you are going to replace the aircon pump yourself you will need to get it de-gassed, remove the refrigerant, then get it re-gassed after fitting the replacement pump.
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This is what makes forums like this so good I got my can of WD40 and started the car, the whine was there, sprayed the belt to the Air con pump, no difference, sprayed the belt to the pump next to it, I assume its the alternator is it? and hey presto the whine stopped , albeit for a minute or so, but at least now i know i need to replace that belt, and not the unit and have it regassed..
many thanks for your helpfull advice..
many thanks for your helpfull advice..
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