SupraGirlie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hope someone can help! The car makes a loud, whining noise on idle, even more so when turning the wheel. I took the p/s cap off and turned on the engine and the fluid was bubbling out occasionally. I have checked the in/out pipes and they seem ok with no visible signs of wear. Is there anything else I can check? I'll be bleeding the system and replacing the fluid tonight but I'm worried that the damage may already be done and I'll need a new pump. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 99% sure I will need a new pump, I didn't realise they were so rare second hand though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think mine is on its way out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think mine is on its way out too Get searching for one now then, I got told they were extremely rare by QSD just now Loads of N/A pumps about though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Get searching for one now then, I got told they were extremely rare by QSD just now Loads of N/A pumps about though! Hmmm, I'll have to bite the bullet and speak nicely to Mr Toyota for a new one when it finally packs up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Have you checked the level? There is a two marks on the dipstick saying hot on one side cold on the other.my fluid was down just a fraction and it was making funny noises i topped it up and it went away. By the noises it was making you would think the system was empty, Thought it was something serious but it wasnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 How did you get on with this?? I had the same issue had low fluid but then found a leak out the side of the gaitor and was told the seals in the rack had gone so had to replace the rack!!! But it solved my problem and feels so much smoother now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 How did you get on with this?? I had the same issue had low fluid but then found a leak out the side of the gaitor and was told the seals in the rack had gone so had to replace the rack!!! But it solved my problem and feels so much smoother now!! Oh!! That's not good, I thought worst case would be the pump I will bleed the system tomorrow, see if that does anything, I doubt it though. The car is going in to AFR for a full service on monday anyway. I've also sourced a pump ready to go on if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Mine was doing that, I replaced the fluid, turned it full lock to full lock a few times with the cap off and hey presto, noise went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well it turned out to be a burst steering rack Anyone want to buy a TT power steering pump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Do you know if it will fit an N/A? Part of the PS system is leaking but can't see where from! How much did you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Did it sound like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5JXQOblgTQ&feature=channel_page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I might need to buy a TT psp, how much you want for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Do you know if it will fit an N/A? Part of the PS system is leaking but can't see where from! How much did you have in mind? No it won't fit an N/A they are different. I might need to buy a TT psp, how much you want for it? I would like back what I paid for it really, which was £76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 My steering has gone really heavy, i took it to mr t who told me the steering rack was leaking so i had it reconditioned and its still bloody heavy so i may need a pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well not 100% sure if mine is up for sale now, the burst steering rack has apparently put strain on the pump that's on there now, so I might need to use the new ps pump after all as well as a new rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Well not 100% sure if mine is up for sale now, the burst steering rack has apparently put strain on the pump that's on there now, so I might need to use the new ps pump after all as well as a new rack Yes, put the new pump on. Running them for extended periods with no fluid going through them is a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 aa maybe thats what is up with mine then, anyone else got a spare pump lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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