1fz oil pump/power steering geartrain whine noise
By TheBussman
New one for me. 168k miles has a noise coming from the power steering pump and low power assist complaint a little foam in the fluid. Has aftermarket pump installed. carfax says its 10 years old, heater hose was used as the reservoir to pump hose, no brand label on it but it's not painted and all the hardware looks wrong, off brand bearing can been seen with the gear off, even has aftermarket 6 sided nut holding the gear on. gear held with wooden tool in the vice for removal and install... Read more






