Noise from the powering steering pump and bad odour

2004 HONDA ACCORD
87,000 MILES
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FRANCIS74
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I have a 2004 Honda Accord with the 6 cyl. The power steering pump makes a lot of noise when cold, but the pump still works fine. After inspecting the pump I found no leaks and the fluid level is at full. I did notice that the hose comming from the top of the pump has some oily build up at one of the connection joints. My thouhgt is that there is small leak that allows air into the system. Once the engine warms up and the pressure builds the air is removed and the noise goes away. Should I replace this hose? Can this hose be repaired? also when i am accelerating there is bad odour from the exhause.
May 13, 2013 at 5:49 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the leak from the joint at the power steering pump is at the hose side, you would need to replace the hose. If the leak is from the base of the joint, removing the 2 bolts would allow you to pull the hose up to replace the O'ring underneath.

Air in system would result in the noise you described and so would a failing pump and/or a clogged strainer within the fluid reservoir.

Bad odor from exhaust indicates a possible bad cataytic converter. Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?

May 13, 2013 at 6:15 AM