My power steering pump needs replacement. I am having it replaced on Monday. I've been driving it like that for a week or so now... other than the annoying noise, is there any damage I can do to the car by driving it like that?
B4 u have it replaced make certain the pump is failed...In my 08 I had a loud whine from the pump and it ended up being just the bushing in the pulley...That said the worst harm u would do is burn up the pump or belt if the bearing overheats and locks up...not likely though.
I concur man, if your power steering is making an annoying noise I would verify whether or not the power steering pump should really be replaced. Often times if your car makes a sound when turning then it could be that the power steering pump has to be bled. This was the case with my GT. I would bleed the PS pump first before replacing the pump:
1) Disconnect the ignition coil and raise the front wheels off the floor.
2) Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
3) Crank the engine with the starter and add fluid until the level remains constant.
4) While cranking the engine, rotate the steering wheel from lock-to-lock.
NOTE: The front wheels must be off the floor during lock-to-lock rotation of the steering wheel.
5) Check the fluid level and add fluid, if necessary.
6) Connect the ignition coil wire. Start the engine and allow it to run for several minutes.
7) Rotate the steering wheel from lock-to-lock.
8) Shut off the engine and check the fluid level. Add fluid, if necessary.
9) If air is still present in the system, purge the system of air using power steering pump air evacuator tool 021-00014 or equivalent, as follows:
a) Make sure the power steering pump reservoir is full to the FULL COLD mark on the dipstick (refer to this Mustang GT PS Pump diagram)
b) Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into the pump reservoir fill neck.
c) Apply 20–25 in. Hg (68–85 kPa) maximum vacuum on the pump reservoir for a minimum of three minutes with the engine idling. As air purges from the system, vacuum will fall off. Maintain adequate vacuum with the vacuum source.
d) Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source. Fill the reservoir to the FULL WARM or center reservoir mark.
e) With the engine idling, apply 15 in. Hg vacuum to the pump reservoir.
f) Slowly cycle the steering wheel from lock-to-lock every 30 seconds for approximately five minutes. Do not hold the steering wheel at its stops while cycling. Maintain adequate vacuum with the vacuum source as the air purges.
Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source.
10) Lower the front end of the vehicle, and fill the reservoir until full.
11) Start the engine and cycle the steering wheel. Check for oil leaks at all connections.
This rectified my noisy PS pump so it's worth a shot trying it out on your ride. Hopefully this will solve your issue!