Dashmaster Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Did some tune up stuff on the 88 this weekend, got it running pretty good but have this squeak. Seems like its coming from the power steering pump. I have seen replacement part pictures and they show a large C clip on the front main shaft behind the pulley. Has anyone ever pulled this apart and re-lubricated the bearing that appears to be located here? I have pulled on the pulley with belt off and have no unusual play in the shaft, spins free and no squeak spinning it manually. Any other suggestion would be helpful. Hope in Tag it next week so I can do some shakedown driving to see what else needs fixing. Right now about the only thing the car is complaining about is drivers door ajar and cruise control. The Squeak does change with engine rpm, sometimes goes quiet. Very annoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's a sealed bearing. You would be better off either replacing either the entire bearing, or the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashmaster Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thank You for the info on it being a sealed bearing, Looks like I will just replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PontiacDude210 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Are you sure it isn't a belt squeak? I had a car that made a pulley squeak and it was just a stretched belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashmaster Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Belt is old but looks good no cracks, But considering it sat for about 6 to 8 years I should replace it. The belt does not slip and squeal when you rev it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashmaster Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 PontiacDude210 you were 100% right on the belt. Changed it and no squeak. I am happy not to have to mess with the pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PontiacDude210 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 They stretch after a while. I had a different GM car that always squeaked. I owned the stupid thing for 4 years and listened to the noise for nearly as long all because the belt looked new and couldn't be squeaking. I put a "new" belt on from my parts engine and replaced the tensioner, swapped out alternator off my parts engine, never thought the "new" parts engine belt would be noisy too. Right before I sold it I did plugs, tires, belt, and a bunch of other preventative maintenance, and the belt cured it. For the fact that belts are cheap and require no actual wrenching, always check belt and tensioner before spending any real money. I'm glad you got your squeak fixed without a lot of effort. That noise a squeaking accessory makes is enough to drive a man insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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