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Mar 27, 2016 | 10:13 AM

Reconor

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Power Steering Pump Whine

Ive spent the last few days doing research on how to get my pump to stop whining. Its installed on a F250 96 5.8l. It was a reman from autozone. Now ive been reading about saginaw pumps and friction modifier and synthetic fluid and all the works. now i like the saginaw pump idea and i found this on Rockauto.com.
1995 FORD E-150 5.8L V8 Power Steering Pump | RockAuto

A-1 CARDONE 207878F {#E2UZ3A674A} Reman. w/ Reservoir; Does Not Include Reservoir Cap Info One of our most popular parts
w/Aftermarket Magna Pure filtration

is that what i need? Is that what they are calling the saginaw pump? Will this bolt right in or do i need the bracket also?

Thanks in advance for your help. The whining only started when i threw on 35x15 BFGs.

I also read that they dont make a pulley for this with the correct diameter shaft or something. Where would i get the correct pulley?

Last edited by Reconor; Mar 27, 2016 at 10:15 AM. Reason: more info

Mar 27, 2016 | 09:30 PM

choate

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Id say if it aint broke don't fix it. I changed the fluid in mine. I assume the pump is stock. Has a nice whine to it still. Not worth buying a new pump and the labor just to get rid of the noise. After all, these aren't 2016 f150 aluminum body eco boosts. They make weird noises

Mar 27, 2016 | 09:51 PM

Nothing Special

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My understanding is that yes, you need a bracket for the Saginaw pump off an E-series van with the same engine as your pickup.

Mar 28, 2016 | 12:29 AM

94MustangGT

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I've heard a shot of gear oil will quite it down. Use at your own risk.

Mar 28, 2016 | 08:51 AM

warren561

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nothing Special

My understanding is that yes, you need a bracket for the Saginaw pump off an E-series van with the same engine as your pickup.

+1

Go to the local pick and pull and try to find one.

Mar 28, 2016 | 02:10 PM

jas88

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I got one from eBay. I found someone selling the pump for a van, emailed him asking how much to include the brackets, I got the whole deal for $75 shipped.