1996 Ford Taurus engine noise and oil leak

1996 FORD TAURUS
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOX0619
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Last week when it was really cold out my Taurus started making an engine noise when I started it. The noise was a grinding noise and it sounded like it was one of the pulleys. The noise subsides (or seems to) when I drive, but starts again when idling. I looked under the hood and there is oil spattered everywhere where there was none before. A lot of oil is on base of the top pulley on the serpentine belt. I fear it may be a catastrophic problem. What can you tell me?
Feb 10, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
is your engine the 24 valve ? if yes top pully is power steering pump. So the seal and bearing went and oil came from pump.
Let me know
Thanks for donate
Feb 10, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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SCOX0619
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Thanks for the answer..yes is it a 24V. Any idea what it would cost to have it replaced?
Feb 10, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Pump runs @$150 and labor 2 hrs. so if shop rate $90 per hr. then $180. Depending on what happened to pump they may also want to flush system to remove any metal.
Feb 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM