My car was making a weird rattling noise when i revved it, so got my girlfiend to rev it whilst i stuck my head over the engine - the PS pulley was moving at least 10mm from side to side !

Pulled the PS pump yesterday (what a b*tch) and at least 5 of the ball bearings are missing from their seat with no sign of them ? So my question is :

1. has anyone else had this problem ?

and

2. the bearings must be replacable - does anyone have a part that will fit ?

its either that or £600 at my local Mazda dealship (or a pump off a wrecker)

Chris, UK

RHD '92 R1 efini

 

Hi, I had the same problem....the dealership wanted $1000.00 for a new pump. I took the bearing to a local Advance auto parts store. They had an exact match for less that $3.00. What a difference and "problem solved". I'll try to find the part name and number for you but I'm out of town right now.
Allen

 

....and the problem hasnt come back since you replaced the bearings ?

Chris

 

No, and its been over 6 months........

 

Same problem here. I ended up buying a used p/s pump from someone else. Dealer wanted $1,000! WTF!!!! Crazy bastards!

BTW, the bearing looks to be pressed in to me. I don't see how it can be replaced. I could be wrong though.

 

It looks tougher than it is.......it's really an easy replacment. tap out...tap in.