The power steering pump in my 85 FJ60 has begun making groaning noises when it is cold. At around freezing, it makes the noise when I turn the wheel to the right. It is most noticable when the motor is cold, and quiets a bit as it warms up, but does not go away. When it is closer to zero degrees, it makes noise turning the wheel both directions(while the truck is not moving it is easier to notice.) When it is REALLY cold (it has been 15 below zero here lately) it makes a horrendous moan when I start the truck, without turning the wheel, but it quiets down as the truck warms up. The fluid level is OK and there are no apparent leaks.
So, do I need a new power steering pump, or is there something else at work here? New OEM pumps are about $400-$500 at SOR, MAF and CCOT. Ouch!
Does anyone have experience with the rebuilt pumps from Man-a-Fre or Cool Cruisers?
So, do I need a new power steering pump, or is there something else at work here? New OEM pumps are about $400-$500 at SOR, MAF and CCOT. Ouch!
Does anyone have experience with the rebuilt pumps from Man-a-Fre or Cool Cruisers?