Power steering?

[Evil90TSi]

So I'm having a weirdish issue going on with my steering. I've looked through a lot of posts on the forum but nothing fits my symptoms exactly. So what is happening is that a few weeks ago I noticed my power steering was making a little noise. So like any good car guy, I went to the auto store and bought some fluid and filled it up. So things were fine for about a week or so. Now when I turn the wheel at low speeds it doesn't want to turn. I also hear a sound, which I can only describe as if you were to brush your fingers across some metal fins. If I'm going fast enough the car doesn't make a sound nor is it hard to turn. It also seems to be RPM related (which is why I think it's the ps pump) because it seems that if I rev a little the wheels will turn again, not freely but better than none. I don't hear any clicking sounds so I don't really think it's the CVs. I'm thinking it's the ps pump but I wanted to see what you guys thought.

 

[josh38127]

It is your PS pump my car had the same problems. It turned out I needed a new pump. When saw the prices of a new one I just removed it. My friend give me one but didn't use it.It works I just decided not to use it. If you want it just pm me. 40$ Shiped.

 

[Calan]

It's an easy rebuild; $20 and an hour or two.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-miscellaneous/345914-how-rebuild-modify-power-steering-pump.html