4.6L Triton whining

[baldyman]

I have a 2004 XLT with a 4.6L Triton V8. It's had a slight whine since i bought it last year. However recently the whining has grown worse and now there is also a rattle-like noise coming from the power steering pump. Would these two issues be related?
Thanks for the help

[Jersey_Joe]

I have a 2004 XLT with a 4.6L Triton V8. It's had a slight whine since i bought it last year. However recently the whining has grown worse and now there is also a rattle-like noise coming from the power steering pump. Would these two issues be related?
Thanks for the help

It's the pump

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Mine did the same thing Luke. Mine was 110$ haven't heard the whine since.

[baldyman]

Ya? alright thats good to hear. any idea on time/difficulty? it seems pretty straightforward

[Jersey_Joe]

Ya? alright thats good to hear. any idea on time/difficulty? it seems pretty straightforward

Took me less than an hr. had a lift. makes it much easier when it in ur face and not in your back lol but yes. Easy fix my brother

[baldyman]

alright i'll count on atleast two hours for me lol. no lift plus its a rwd truck so a little tight :P did you recycle the fluid or put new in? and will i need that removal tool to get it off once the pulley is off?

Thanks for all the help, joe. i appreciate it

[Jersey_Joe]

alright i'll count on atleast two hours for me lol. no lift plus its a rwd truck so a little tight :P did you recycle the fluid or put new in? and will i need that removal tool to get it off once the pulley is off?

Thanks for all the help, joe. i appreciate it

That's even better. No damn axle in ur way lol. Jack and stands. Should b fine bro. I did a full flush as well. I figured might as well will it's opened up lol. And I did not need a tool. Should b a piece o cake

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And your welcome luke. Anytime. That's what we r all about here

[baldyman]

alright perfect! thanks again joe. i might attempt it tomorrow if i get out of class in time

[Jersey_Joe]

Good luck. Here if ya need help

[baldyman]

going to try it today. is there a seal i should change?

[Jersey_Joe]

I don't believe so. I pulled it out and changed it and put it all back together. And I didn't have a seal

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Seal

[baldyman]

alright thanks, joe!

[baldyman]

mine has 4 bolts with 10mm heads into the block. the pump is so rusted the bolts are seized. took a small torch to them and still no luck. im going to have to bring it somewhere tomorrow

[RhinoZ24]

Get some carb cleaner or nut remover and let it sit overnight to soak in, then try it.