oddball
Dedicated LVC Member
Just throwing this out there to see if anyone has already done the hard work. 
On cold starts, my '02 v8 sounds like it's wheezing. I pulled the belt - it's not any of the accessory drive. Goes away after a few moments, and doesn't happen when it's above 60 or so. I tried to locate it with my Special Engine Diagnostic Device (*) but couldn't tell. Pretty much all over the timing cover. Maybe the oil pump? Seems that would settle down really quick, though.
To add some value to the post, here are a few tips for swapping the power steering pump.
Remove the reservoir and hose first - many of the bolts, including the upper rear bold for the A/C compressor which is straight from hell, are easily accessible that way.
Definitely pull and install the pulley when the pump is mounted.
The Dorman pulley is plastic....!
(*) It assists locating sounds, and it's great for tuning idle on carburetors. (**)
(**) AFAIK, I'm the only person that has invented such a device. (***)
(***) It's a 3/8" hose with a bolt stuck in the end. The bolt can be removed (with care!) and the hose used like a listening horn. Amazing, right?
On cold starts, my '02 v8 sounds like it's wheezing. I pulled the belt - it's not any of the accessory drive. Goes away after a few moments, and doesn't happen when it's above 60 or so. I tried to locate it with my Special Engine Diagnostic Device (*) but couldn't tell. Pretty much all over the timing cover. Maybe the oil pump? Seems that would settle down really quick, though.
To add some value to the post, here are a few tips for swapping the power steering pump.
Remove the reservoir and hose first - many of the bolts, including the upper rear bold for the A/C compressor which is straight from hell, are easily accessible that way.
Definitely pull and install the pulley when the pump is mounted.
The Dorman pulley is plastic....!
(*) It assists locating sounds, and it's great for tuning idle on carburetors. (**)
(**) AFAIK, I'm the only person that has invented such a device. (***)
(***) It's a 3/8" hose with a bolt stuck in the end. The bolt can be removed (with care!) and the hose used like a listening horn. Amazing, right?
