Can you read the fuel pressure ? On the plastic tanks, the pump has a hose right underneath it - that goes to the other half of the tank. When the pump is lowered inside the tank, this hose may kink right under the pump and cause a restriction - this is why one person must pull on the hose from the ...

No, the hose between the pump and the second sender bends only when a pump is replaced - and you would have noticed it anyway when removing the old pump. I wrote that more as a caution for future work. I wonder if there is a restriction somewhere , may want to look at the fuel lines under the car (l...

What other work was done around the engine when the o-rings were replaced ?
Can you record a video with the pump whine ?

It is important to measure what you remove and put back the same amount. Can just put the old in a bottle, mark the level, empty and refill with fresh, then pour in transmission . What fluid did you use ?

I did this video quite a while ago, this may help if you have doubts on your torque wrench, to get an idea if it got off calibration. Surely not very accurate test but may give a little peace of mind. Usually torque wrenches get off calibration when left under tension- the one in the video is just a...

Look closer at the two wires going to the coolant temp sensor connector on the stat housing. Or maybe the sensor is shot

As above, too much - or perhaps even little forcing may damage the rack box shaft seal. Even the penetrating oil that you sprayed on will usually leak on the top of this seal and can damage it. Try to cut off without damaging the rack shaft

As above, takes patience