Whirring Noise When Turning Steering Wheel

[KenMavor]

Morning,

Been across on the Corolla forum but started here with my Avensis Verso.

Just started to get a whirring noise as I turn the steering wheel either way. No noise on the straight and narrow. No different feel on the actual steering wheel just the noise.

Power steering I suspect...pump going?

Any thoughts and suggestions. Done 124000 miles.

Thanks

Ken

[gazza1286]

If the power steering pump on your model is belt driven you may need to retention or replace the belt. If worn they will slip when cornering but particularly on full-lock.

[KenMavor]

Just had a look and seems to be that it is belt and water pump as the car did a dump of what looks and tastes like coolant on the garage floor and the coolant level was way low. Suspect water pump and belt both need replacing.