Power Steering Noise

[JimT]

Replaced the pump today, flushed old fluid, new filter and new fluid. Hoses are on my to-do list for this fall. Well, looks like I figured out the root cause of failure. Last time the fluid and filter were changed by a shop they also replaced the reservoir cover which was cracked. Well, I think they did a crappy job since I found 2 pieces of broken off plastic that look exactly like the plastic cover (same size and shape as the round fill tube). They were stuck in the pump inlet fitting restricting flow. Pump may actually still be good but I wasn't gonna chance it. New one is on and old one is back in my parts bin in case of emergency.