Bearing noise

[buickman104]

For a few weeks I have had an interminten bearing squeaking sound from a pulley once the car is warmed up. The noise comes and goes as I turn the steering wheel. I replaced all the idler and tensioner pulleys on advice from a mechanic buddy. It sounds like morse code and only comes on at slow speeds while turning. Once I finish turning the noise will start and I could be driving straight, but until i turn again the noise will not go away. Do Ineed to replace the power steering pump?

[Sushamouf]

Sounds like the power steering pump. Pull off your belts and run the car to isolate the noise. (only do this for a couple seconds because you will not be spinning your water pump)

[Dee23]

May just need PS fluid...

[buickman104]

UPDATE:
I changed all the idler and tensioner pullies. The is messing with me as the sound went away for a day or two. Then it came back some usual crap. I have a mechanic stethoscope and was able to check and see that the noise is not coming from the water pump or alternator. I couldn't get the probe to touch the power steering pump without rubbing the belts. I took a video of the sound...

WARNING SOUND IS LOUD


Has anyone had this same noise who can confirm it is the power steering pump please help, because I am tired of spending money on this noise (spent money on all new idlers and tensioner pullies).

[Dee23]

I can't see the video but it may be your strut mounts or maybe a tie rod. If u changed all those pullies and the tensioner then its probably not your drive belt system

[BillBoost37]

A....same belt? try putting a few drops of water on the belt with it making noise..if it goes away..it's belt.

[buickman104]

I changed the belt. In the video that is a brand new belt and I have switched between belts. PS fluid is topped off.

[oldsman105]

Leave the sound... It adds character to the Falcon.


kidding aside. That sounds like the belt..... you change one or both... I forgot?

edit:

Have you ever changed the water pump on the car?

[buickman104]

Changed the accessory belt only. The water pump is original, but was able to confirm the noise is not coming from there.