Nick leighton New Member 10 Member For: 5y 30d Posted 06/02/20 09:15 AM Share Posted 06/02/20 09:15 AM Need help diagnosing a bad ticking noise from the ps pump area. It almost sounds like valves ticking it is a repetitive metallic sound . I am sure that it’s coming from the ps pump. That’s what I’m hoping, if not if it is there is something seriously wrong with the motor. That asside, This noise is some times not noticeable on start up when cold though once warm it starts. The noise will disappear or at least quieten down while the steering is being turned depending on the force applied to the wheel. Everything works perfectly fine, power steering fluid is full and no excessive noise from engine when driving. Has anyone else had this issue.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,263 Member For: 16y 10m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/02/20 09:18 AM Share Posted 06/02/20 09:18 AM it's probably the pulleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick leighton New Member 10 Member For: 5y 30d Posted 06/02/20 09:35 AM Author Share Posted 06/02/20 09:35 AM I was thinking this also earlier but is there a bearing In the Lilly itself or in the ps pump housing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,263 Member For: 16y 10m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/02/20 09:37 AM Share Posted 06/02/20 09:37 AM bearing in the pulley attached to the pump housing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick leighton New Member 10 Member For: 5y 30d Posted 06/02/20 09:48 AM Author Share Posted 06/02/20 09:48 AM So what turns the shaft if the bearings in the pully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,263 Member For: 16y 10m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/02/20 09:52 AM Share Posted 06/02/20 09:52 AM the bearing is connected to the pump shaft as the non-turning portion... the pulley is a mostly solid item though and the bearing itself in the pulley allows for a little bit of slop/slip... but they wear out and tick when they wear out... could also be a different pulley other than the power steering but the symptom as you described it sounds like a likely scenario for the power steering pulley to be at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick leighton New Member 10 Member For: 5y 30d Posted 06/02/20 10:18 AM Author Share Posted 06/02/20 10:18 AM That makes sense, what would be an ideal replacement pulley? I have heard billet lasts longer than the plastic ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,263 Member For: 16y 10m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/02/20 10:20 AM Share Posted 06/02/20 10:20 AM stock lasts a long time and is cheaper... but you're welcome to spend the extra on the metal ones and upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick leighton New Member 10 Member For: 5y 30d Posted 06/02/20 10:29 AM Author Share Posted 06/02/20 10:29 AM Thanks for letting me pick your brains mate, I will let you know how it all goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,263 Member For: 16y 10m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/02/20 10:31 AM Share Posted 06/02/20 10:31 AM all good mate, good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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