power steering pump advice

[Loo3o5s14]

Hello, i have a 240sx s14 and little by little i want to add more horsepower and high performance parts. With that being said when i turn the wheel it squeaks horribly. I was told it's my power steering pump. I want to know what is a good power steering pump for performance?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

It squeaks? Usually squeaking is related to belts. When a pump goes bad, you either don't have power steering assist, or it makes a whirring noise.

Can you make a video of the noise?

[Loo3o5s14]

It squeaks? Usually squeaking is related to belts. When a pump goes bad, you either don't have power steering assist, or it makes a whirring noise.

Can you make a video of the noise?

Its more like a creaking sound, when i turn the wheel to the left it will creak. My steering wheel does seem a little tight to turn.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

If it happens at full lock, that's sort of normal.

Anyway, any pump will do. There aren't really performance power steering pumps. Just get one from rock auto or something.

[Loo3o5s14]

What about when im on the highway at high speed the steering wheel feels a little loose? And thank you for the response i really appreciate it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Like you can move the wheel slightly and nothing happens?

Either your wheel itself is loose (bolted to the steering shaft), or your U-joint in the steering shaft is on its way out or something. Also check your tie rod ends and make sure they aren't shot.