Power steering pump replacement

Tiny
RDX
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  • 2009 ACURA NSX
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 9,999 MILES
Hi, my car listed above is the RDX model. I recently got my power steering pump replaced at a shop. After the repair I noticed gurgling/vibrations from under the hood inside the car. I took the car back to the shop and they said that was normal for Acura power steering pumps to make sounds. After a few days I was still not satisfied so I went back to them, and they drove the car and told me that there was possible air in coolant. I never heard none of these noises before. I also showed them the tiny air bubbles I saw in the power steering reservoir only to be told that it was normal and that the power steering pump in my car naturally filters out the air it self. I am starting to wonder if they messed with my car. Any advice would be appreciated thanks.
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 AT 12:41 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, that pump is defective. The seals are bad and it pulls in air while pumping. I would make sure they are installing a quality part.

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Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 AT 1:25 PM

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