steering pump

[scooby999]

My power steering pump has starting making strange noises.If i put it on full lock the belt slips and the pump make a loudish whirring noise.Fluid levels are ok (no bubbles in fluid)
Is it worth just gettig a new pump or can they be repaired
any ideas

[Greig]

Have you checked the belt?

[scooby999]

Originally Posted by Greig

Have you checked the belt?

yeah belt seems tight and good condition.
the car seems to be ok for the first 15-20 mins then the noises start.do need help or susgestions on this please XXXxxxxxx

[2-jaffacake-tone]

if it was the belt i would expect it to make a noise from cold, sounds more like a pump fault to me.

[scooby999]

Originally Posted by 2-jaffacake-tone

if it was the belt i would expect it to make a noise from cold, sounds more like a pump fault to me.

the car drives fine ,do you reckon it would be easier just to change the whole pump or can they be repaired
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[2-jaffacake-tone]

they can be repair i use a comperny called power steering sevices, might be cheaper fitting a S/H unit .