Originally Posted by bigt61

1992 honda accord EX AUTO TRANS.


248,000miles. transmission went out, replaced it with a JDM one from Best Japanese Engines in ATLanta GA.

Trans shifts fine, runs like it should, no codes or anything.

BUT...... after replacing the trans, i now hear a sound that sound like a power steering pump whine, except like 100 times worse.....

this is my wifes car....... for a few months before the trans went out, we had the "power steering pump walrus sounding grinding/whining noise" about 1/2 the time we drove the car.

I changed the PS fluid, but that didnt help. still noise.


I am wondering if the trans is making the noise, or if the PS is causing it.

Her rack and pinion leaks a small bit at the steering box, may that be it as well?

I use genuine HONDA ATF and PS fluid only.


Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.