Hey, I know there are plenty of threads on power steering problems but I've yet to find one that applied to my symptoms.

My 2002 LR Disco II SE has a couple issues.
Narrowed down to Power Steering System.

-When I start it up no noises come up...its not until I drive a 1/4 mile or until I make a couple of hard turns.

-The noise directly influenced by my RPMs at any time along with steering left or right.

-Noise sounds like the same noise as if it was running low on Power Steering Fluid.

-Have had a minor power steering leak for about 2 weeks now but just recently got around to fixing it.

-I siphoned out all old fluid in reservoir and replaced with Valvoline Power Steering Fluid

-Leak looks like it might be coming from bottom of pump where reservoir hose connects.

-When engine is running the reservoir doesn't bubble or aerate but rather churns inside.

-Power steering fluid levels are full and have been kept in check since first sign of leak.

-Really picked up in intensity in noise the colder it got.

-Power Steering still works great as I'm having no difficulty turning the wheel whatsoever, just hella noisy.

I'd appreciate any help I can get!
I'm just between a rock and a hard place...don't know if a new pump is in order, or if I need new hoses or what.
Thanks for any help.

-MrG

 

UPDATE: Just did a long haul and I did notice bubbles all throughout reservoir. I suspect the leak is allowing air in...Just don't know where from! On to investigate!