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sterio
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Steering problem
« on: May 10th, 2005, 10:43pm » |
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My steering has started to make a knockig sound sometimes when turning the wheel max left/right during parking.
Now I how found that it looses alot of steering fluid. I filled yesterday and today when I drove it sounded aful from the power steering and when I looked it was almost empty!
What is the most probably failure?
Is it hard to fix ?
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Dave
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Re: Steering problem
« Reply #1 on: May 11th, 2005, 2:37am » |
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suspect seal on pump going awol. look for signs of leaks etc. only comes under heavy load on full lock. guess bearings may be worn?
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sterio
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Re: Steering problem
« Reply #2 on: May 11th, 2005, 5:39am » |
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Do you change the seals or the hole pump usally?
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Re: Steering problem
« Reply #3 on: May 11th, 2005, 11:53am » |
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You could be lucky and find you only have a fractured pipe or leaking pipe joint, easily fixed.
Remove the plastic sump guard and check the pipes.
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Re: Steering problem
« Reply #4 on: May 11th, 2005, 7:01pm » |
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If there is no obvious fluid about check the steering gaiters as they can hold a large amount of fluid but will gradually expand and you should be able to feel the fluid in them and see the expansion, This usually means a new rack as attempts to repair seals are not generally successful There have been a number of post on the subject
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Also,have a look directly under the power steering filler bottle,the pipe that joins onto it is well known for leaks!
and it's not always noticeable,if the hose clip has rotted,replace it with a good quality jubilee clip.
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Re: Steering problem
« Reply #6 on: May 12th, 2005, 2:59pm » |
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Simmo!
Your right, behind the rubber was fluid so I have to change the steering rack.
Is it common that the steering pump has to be changed?
My pump has been leaking a little during a long time or it may come frome the houses that goes to the reservoir?
The pump had to work without fluid for a 10 min drive to get the car home. Do you think I have to change it to?
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Re: Steering problem
« Reply #7 on: May 12th, 2005, 4:27pm » |
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I'm afraid I'm not qualified to answer your question but I'm glad I was able to point you in the right direction. I have just replaced the hose from the reservoir to the pump on mine but the rack was changed about 18months ago. Good luck. Simmo
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