Power steering pump replacement

2009 ACURA NSX
9,999 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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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.
Oct 10, 2017 at 12:41 AM
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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
Oct 10, 2017 at 1:25 PM