Power steering pump whine?

HAW310

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1998 HONDA ACCORD
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
223,000 MILES

I have replaced the power steering pump on my 98 honda accord v6 and its still making noise

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 7:09 PM

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LEGITIMATE007

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Is it making the noise as you turn the wheel or just sitting there idling?

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 7:13 PM

HAW310

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It makes the noise at all times, I have replaced it twice and still makes it

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 7:48 PM

LEGITIMATE007

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Ok then I dont believe it the power steering then, how do you know for sure it the pump? Does it just sound like its coming from the pump? Cause it could be the tensioner pulley, timing chain tensioner behing the timing chain cover, or another pulley. It very easy to mistake a sound for another.

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 7:54 PM

HAW310

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Ive taken it to two different mechanics and they both said it was the pump but I found this video which shows how to flush the fluid which fixed it :)

https://youtu.be/rDo5ZA4KM7Q

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 8:00 PM

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