There are several posts here over the years about a power steering pump gear noise after the power steering pump was replaced. They all point to the minor damage to the gear when it is pulled from the old pump to install on the new pump. The damage is so minor it is hard to see. However, it makes a large racket.
I've used an automotive stethoscope to determine that my noise (like a tick) is coming from the power steering pump. It is loud, but not rod knock loud. My pump was changed about 11,000 miles ago. It's fair to say that its not getting any better. I'm also not 100% sure that this is only the second pump.
Question is, is this fine to leave as is indefinitely or until this pump goes bad? It has lasted ~11,000 miles, so...
I've used an automotive stethoscope to determine that my noise (like a tick) is coming from the power steering pump. It is loud, but not rod knock loud. My pump was changed about 11,000 miles ago. It's fair to say that its not getting any better. I'm also not 100% sure that this is only the second pump.
Question is, is this fine to leave as is indefinitely or until this pump goes bad? It has lasted ~11,000 miles, so...