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How to tell if wtr pump or pwr steering pump is bad.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by VintageFast, Oct 9, 2015.

  1. Oct 13, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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    DylansBase

    DylansBase Well-Known Member

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    I too have a whine, gets faster with acceleration. I have no idea where to begin to look.
     
  2. Oct 14, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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    VintageFast

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    I'm going to change out the A/C idler pulley bearing and see if it stops the noise.
     
  3. Oct 14, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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    just got a simple lift on her

    did you diagnose it yet or are you just guessing??
     
  4. Oct 14, 2015 at 12:20 PM
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    VintageFast

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    Took it to a mechanic yesterday and he mentioned the pulley bearing. I'll swap the bearing tomorrow.
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    Fixed. Idler pulley bearing. Sounds like brand new.
     
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