paul_y3k Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Anyone ever replaced their PS pump ? i'm going to be doing the A Belt at the same time so any advice greatly taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I've removed a few, why you changing yours is it buggered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 yep, when you turn the steering wheel you get loads of nasty noise, and it's almost impossible to steer the car when it's hardly moving. Was in the garage the other week for a pre mot check and this was the only item it failed on. Mechanic there said it was the pump, although they wont quote on fixing it as it's too big a job ???? hence myself and my mate who looks after jet enginees going to have a go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Not being funny but have you checked the fluid level? They do exactly what your saying when the fluid is low...... Its not that bad a job to change though anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 What about air in the system? On that note, what's the procedure for bleeding the system? I did a quick search and just found a reference to turning the wheel left and right and topping up until the noise stops. Is that all it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Thats about it yep, I normally just leave the car running with the cap undone but still in the reservoir otherwise it splashes everywhere, then wiggle the steering wheel left to right whilst topping it up. Pretty simple procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted February 16, 2004 Author Share Posted February 16, 2004 fluids at the right levels. it needs changing though as it's old and icky ( to quote my nephew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 I had a power steering pump failing at low rpm , after changing the fluid it works fine ,10000 miles ago , so worth a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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