My old PS pump made noise when under load.  More of a whine than a
growl.  I finally swapped in the one from my parts van and wow, I
have to listen hard to hear it at all.  So peaceful now.  I hope you
will find this peace also.

Edward

At 07:43 PM 7/30/2011, Alistair Bell wrote:
>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
> >
> > --
> > John Rodgers
> > Clayartist and Moldmaker
> > 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> > Chelsea, AL
> > Http://www.moldhaus.com