I have a distinct whine coming from the engine compartment. Not sure what the cause is. It's definitely engine rather than drivetrain, as it's replicable when stopped. Turns into a real ringing sound/whistle at 2500 rpm. If I had to guess, I'd say it's my power steering pump pulley, as my steering box has been pissing fluid for a few thousand miles.
Would letting the power steering resevoir go dry affect the pulley bearing? I would think it's bad for the pump itself, but the pulley bearing makes me more worried.
Other causes I've heard about are egr pump, but I'm not sure what else it could be aside from that.
I'm meeting with some cruiser heads tomorrow morning, and hopefully their collective knowledge will help, but I'm hoping to get some thoughts before I meet them. Anyone had this before? I know it's vague, but I'd like to address it before I embark on the next 10,000 miles, not in or near major cities.
Thanks.
Would letting the power steering resevoir go dry affect the pulley bearing? I would think it's bad for the pump itself, but the pulley bearing makes me more worried.
Other causes I've heard about are egr pump, but I'm not sure what else it could be aside from that.
I'm meeting with some cruiser heads tomorrow morning, and hopefully their collective knowledge will help, but I'm hoping to get some thoughts before I meet them. Anyone had this before? I know it's vague, but I'd like to address it before I embark on the next 10,000 miles, not in or near major cities.
Thanks.