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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:50 pm |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012 Posts: 1917
Trade Rating: +13
Location: Spalding
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Hi,
Just been out in the car and when turning full lock there is a strange noise from the engine bay. Happens only when turning right. And it is 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn before you hit full lock. The sound lasts only a second. It's not the same as the sound you get on full lock.
I have checked and the fluid level is correct and I have no leaks. It does it when parking at low speed or if the car is stood still and I go from lock to lock.
It has only started doing it this evening. Could it be the cold weather it's 1c here?
Any ideas?
Thanks
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:20 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
Trade Rating: +1
Location: Essex
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Power steering pump could be on the way out.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:21 pm |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012 Posts: 1917
Trade Rating: +13
Location: Spalding
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Would there be more warning signs before it went? Of will it be a case if fine today no steering tomorrow? I have had a look Ecp do them fairly cheap.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:38 pm |
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Joined: Dec 04, 2012 Posts: 543
Trade Rating: 0
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Could you possibly get a video or audio recording of the sound as it happens?
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:44 pm |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012 Posts: 1917
Trade Rating: +13
Location: Spalding
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Yea thought about this earlier. Will have a go tomorrow. How do I post a video?
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:58 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2720
Trade Rating: +6
Location: UK
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Pump going, mines doing it.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:53 pm |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012 Posts: 1917
Trade Rating: +13
Location: Spalding
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So to change the pump what do I need to buy?
Pump - found one on Ecp
Fluid - holds 1litre but should I buy more
Belt - is it called the auxiliary belt?
What should I expect labour to cost?
Thanks
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