You sure it is the pump making the noise? Isn't there something about the steel lines vibrating?

My p/s growls too, but the noise is not from the pump, I and another set of ears don't think so, coming more from the right rear wheel area.

alistair

On 2011-07-30, at 4:02 PM, John Rodgers wrote:

> is acceptable in a rebuilt power steering pump? I just installed a new
> pump on OL' Red, my 88GL daily driver, and the pump is nearly as loud as
> the one I took off the van. The old one was really growling, and the new
> one is only a bit better - still loud. This is a Beck/Arnley rebuilt and
> I've had good success with that product line, but this particular one
> sucks!!
> 
> Any ideas on what sound levels are acceptable for rebuilt pumps?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John
> 
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> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com