Power steering pump pulley noise

[flybird]

Good day, after about a week of listening to a noise get louder I tracked it down to the power steering pulley. Not a very loud noise but for someone who prefers to listen to the engine instead of the radio I knew something was going bad. The pulley has no wabble play at all, instead when you start to spin it feels like there is small a gap at the start of the spin. Hope this makes sense. Please tell me I can pull the hub and replace the bearing and be done with it. Oh ya , not to long ago I had a tiny creek noise coming from the front right when I turned the wheel. Upper Strut bearing needed lubed. Anyhow getting back to the new project, 2001 Boxster with 57000 miles. If I need to replace this should I go rebuilt or new? Where is the best place to give my business ? I plan to do this myself, any help is appreciated.

[flybird]

Another thing I should add is the pump itself seems to work fine with no whining or grinding sound, just a fant bearing sound going bad. No leaks and the shaft seems tight. Thanks

[Loren]

If the bearing is making noise then it is just a matter of time before it fails.

Save a tow and potential fire hazard - fix it now.

[flybird]

Thanks for the quick response Loren, I am going to track down a rebuilt pump. Seems they have the same warranty as a new pump with a much cheaper price tag. The pump now is original with only 57000 miles on it so how much worse could a rebuilt one be.