I have got t LOT of noise coming from the power steering pump on my camper. The steering doesn't seem really hard, but lots of noise from the pump. I tried tightening the belt as much as I could, but that didn't do anything. Does that probably mean that the pump is bad? I just checked out prices at Bus Depot- $270 plus $60 core. Are they easy to rebuild? Could it be something besides the pump?
Power steering pump noise- 85 Vanagon camper
Jul 07, 2004
3 Replies
Loosen the belt quick! Not only could it be causing your pump noise but it will kill your water pump real quick! Don't ask how I know. If vanagon belts don't chirp when starting, they are too tight.
JoBo
Is the fluid low?
Fluid is fine. Have only had van a few weeks. First only made noise when making slow, hard turn out of driveway. A few hundred miles later, noisy all the time, worst at show hard turns. Same regardless of belt tightness.
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