2000 Dodge Intrepid My Power Steering makes a loud noise

Tiny
LEEANGELO
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  • 2000 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 36,000 MILES
Hello I recently had my power steering pump replaced because my car was always making a loud noise while it idled and got louder as I accelerated. Well when I replaced the first pump it was even worse. Not only was it noisier but also when I would turn my wheel the car would make this grinding noise as if the p.S pump is struggling. So I yet had another one installed and it continues to do the same thing. I am able to get it quiet by turning the wheel all the way to the left and holding it for a couple minutes, then doing the same going in the right direction. So after a while of doing this the car will be quiet and no noise, but the problem is when I start driving or when I let the car sit, the car gets loud again. I checked to see if I'm leaking any fluid as this seems to be the most likely cause, but I don't see fluid leaking visibly. Maybe its a slow leak and air is getting back into the system? Either way I would really appreciate your help, thanks :)
Monday, October 5th, 2009 AT 1:02 AM

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Tiny
CRZYDRVR
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Seems to be that the shop that installed it didn't go through the procedure to properly bleed the air out of the p/s system. Or maybe they didn't replace one of the o-rings that came with the new pump.
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Friday, October 9th, 2009 AT 5:27 AM
Tiny
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Turns out it was the Tensioner assembly that was bad. Ended up replacing the pump and the tensioner to get it fixed, but I'm having other issues now
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 AT 4:36 AM

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