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Steering pump failed, question
Posted by DanaH (more from DanaH) on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:17:32
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My independent mechanic replaced my seized steering pump with an aftermarket brand (A1 Cardone). He was supposed to call me before going ahead with any work, but he thought since he got this bargain pump ($299...instead of $600 dealer) that I would agree. I reluctantly said OK, but if he hadn't already started the work I would have obtained the Eeuro OEM scantech pump ($279) and allowed hime to add his markup to it. Sure enough when I picked up the car, I noticed the serpentine belt is wiggling around - not tracking straight, although it runs and steers fine. Is this a long term problem?....or shall I just accept the non-true tracking belt? Again it ran fine the 20 miles after I picked it up, idles very quiet now.
I complained to the group about a whining noise 6 months ago in the area of the alternator...turns out it was the steering pump all along!....I unnecessarily replaced the alternator :-)....live and learn. LESSON: Check alllllll pulleys when you hear a noise, not just the usual suspects!!!
DanaH
97 9000CS, 2.3L FPT, 115K miles
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