2001 Dodge Caravan Noise coming from Belt area

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVISA777
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2001 dodge GRAND CARAVAN is making a noise somewhere on the left side of the engine. I think it is a pully of some sort. Upon visual inspection they all appear to be running smoothly without any vibration except for the largest one that has 4- grooves in it. There seems to be some vibration when it idles. Previous to the sound I have been noticing the power steering noise occasionally when making a turn. Any idea what this is likely to be?
Jun 22, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the pulley you are refering to the power steering pump? IF so, it sounds like there may be a bearing going bad.
Jun 22, 2009 at 11:01 PM
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DAVISA777
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I think it is however it is difficult to pinpoint the sound. the power steering pulley/pump is in the back left area of the engine compartment.
Jun 22, 2009 at 11:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Grab onto the pulley and see if there is any play when you try to move it up and down. Also, you could remove the belt and spin it to see if it is smooth and not making noise.
Jun 22, 2009 at 11:27 PM