Evenexchange

I have been noticing for the longest time that my steering has been "hissing" at me when I just turn the wheel normally to back out of a parking space in the parking garage. It doesn't really hiss when I'm going around corners in the parking garage, because I guess the car is moving... but it still hisses pretty loud. I actually used to have screeching coming from the power steering until I put lucas' "power steering stop leak" in it, and about 2 weeks later, that squeaky issue went away. Any ideas?

amoosenamedhank

Could be on it's way out... if it goes.. it's not like the car is impossible to drive, brakes are just a little shady. Personally I would drive it until she takes a poop on ya.

Evenexchange

The pump itself is about to go out? How much is this part? Should I upgrade it? Or is stock the best. Is it hard to install?

amoosenamedhank

Well my pump started making these kinds of noises and I had a few extra laying around (don't ask) so I replaced it. I guess I'm not sure what they cost new. I would just pick up an OEM replacement, nothing fancy about a PS pump.

Pump can be a bugger... especially the 4th bolt.. and sometimes getting the line off there. But all in all not to bad.

I guess I'm not sure if the pump would seize the pulley if it actually gave out.... that could make things suck for you.

StriderTacticaL

I kinda get that same sound when I turn my wheel all the way and then give it some pressure as if I am trying to overturn....you can hear the powersteering or whatever "hiss".....it's not that loud though and i'm not sure if it's the same sound you are describing

Evenexchange

Well, I mean this happens even if I am not trying to "overturn" it. Even if I slightly try and turn the wheel it does this, but can only really be heard in an enclosed area like a parking garage.