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mzziaz
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Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« on: Feb 26th, 2005, 6:45pm » |
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Today I changed the power steering pump, but when I started the engine afterward, there was a load sqeeling noise from the engine, probably from the pump.
I suppose there is air in the system that makes the noise, although it sounds almost like worn fan belt, only louder.
I have downloaded the official Ford procedure from this site (thank you!  ), and it says you are supposed to use a hand vacuum pump with a special adaptor. Do i have to get this equipment, or are there any other smart ways I can make a little vacuum in the power steeing fluid?
Are hand vacuum pumps with the correct adaptor at all available, and for what price? 
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Re: Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« Reply #1 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 6:58pm » |
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hi there
if there's air in the system, then turn the steering from lock to lock. do it at a 'normal' speed, to reduce pressure build up.
hth
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Re: Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« Reply #2 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 8:51pm » |
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Thank you for a swift response.
I have already tried it twice, but without any help. (when the car was idleing). The noise is so bad that i don't think it will be a good idea to drive around with it, right now.
Hopefully it will be better tomorrow.
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Re: Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« Reply #3 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 12:05am » |
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is the belt at the corect tightness? maybe it is the belt that is squealing
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Re: Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« Reply #4 on: Feb 27th, 2005, 6:49am » |
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I don't know.
I just cranked the belt tensioner back on. (don't have a toque wrench) Maybe that was unwise? 
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Re: Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« Reply #5 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 11:35am » |
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Problem solved. I redid the belt and oiled a little bit.
Bad news is that I have to change the whole power steering rack. It is leaking a lot of fluid from one of the joints. 
That is going to cost. Does anybody know where I can get a spare part as cheap as possible? (I am driving a LHD-car, which exludes UK, right?)
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Re: Squeeling sound from new pas pump
« Reply #6 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 1:06pm » |
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BTW, I have the standard PAS-system (No sensotronic or whatever the name of the upmaket model is).
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