Anybody else have issues with power steering pump?
07-14-2016, 04:29 PM
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Anybody else have issues with power steering pump?
I ran my first autocross last weekend and there was a 2001 Accent there that had some terrible power steering pump whine after the first couple runs and it gradually got worse as the day went on. I didnt have any problems with mine but it made me wonder if the pumps are pretty fragile when it comes to racing.
07-14-2016, 04:57 PM
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They are not. I'm guessing his fluid was low and/or his seals were already bad. I have no clue how many autox events I've ran with no PS pump issues.
07-16-2016, 07:42 AM
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This would not surprise me. The "cooler" on my RD was a loop of exposed hard line. I replaced it with a no-kidding little radiator style oil cooler. If it needs a cooler, install a real one!
Anyway, the whine could be from a pump that was already on its last legs, which was cavitating because the fluid was boiling more as the day went on. Could also be bearings and/or seals. They're mechanical parts and nothing lasts forever, but for normal driving Hyundai seems to have picked a fairly reliable PS fluid pump.
Anyway, the whine could be from a pump that was already on its last legs, which was cavitating because the fluid was boiling more as the day went on. Could also be bearings and/or seals. They're mechanical parts and nothing lasts forever, but for normal driving Hyundai seems to have picked a fairly reliable PS fluid pump.