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whoisazuz
02-08-2014, 03:01 AM
Hello im new to the site and needed some help on my power steering dilemma. I went to go get another one because my older one started to lock my wheel to the left after sitting overnight in the cold and whines when i turn the wheel which was the other give away for me that i needed a new PS pump. But anyway i went to advance auto and try to get a new pump and they ask me if it had one flat or two flats which through me off because i had no idea lol. I just know how to change parts but didn't know what a flat was pertaining to the PS pump. Just need some help on which one i need to get for my 1989 Honda Accord lxi 2.0L, 5-speed. Also im having like a clicking or scratching sound when my car is idle after a cold start. It sounds like its coming from the tranny because when i let off the clutch after starting it starts making the sound but after it warms up its fine no sound. I figure that my clutch is going out hoping its not running my tranny. All comments and suggestion definitely welcome thanks.
2oodoor
02-12-2014, 09:23 AM
They were probably talkng about the belts.
VIPER1988
02-12-2014, 11:43 AM
When they ask about the flats they are referring to flat spots on the shaft. You would have to remove the pulley from the pump to find out. I worked for Advance auto parts for about 7 years. Not sure about the clicking while idle tho.
zenapup
02-12-2014, 11:23 PM
When they ask about the flats they are referring to flat spots on the shaft. You would have to remove the pulley from the pump to find out. I worked for Advance auto parts for about 7 years. Not sure about the clicking while idle tho.

For reference the pulley bolt is LEFT HAND THREAD!!
Dr_Snooz
02-13-2014, 08:30 PM
I was having similar trouble and after a couple fluid changes and a PS filter the pump has worked like a dream.

http://www.3geez.com/forum/technical/75036-how-install-inline-ps-filter.html
Demon1024
02-18-2014, 11:42 PM
Fast clicking? Might just be throwout bearing. when was last clutch and bearing replaced?
whoisazuz
03-07-2014, 10:37 PM
Fast clicking? Might just be throwout bearing. when was last clutch and bearing replaced?

It was replaced about 3 to 4 years ago but I just decided to get a new tranny that one was a used one anyway but thanks everyone.
whoisazuz
04-14-2014, 08:38 AM
Its been aleast 3 to 4 yrs.