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lewis_willy2
07-09-2005, 11:05
just recently my power steering pump has got really noisy when turning corners, is it rite that when pulling out of a parking space for example there is more pressure on it because of the weight? so its noisy, where as when ur driving its less pressure? so less noise?
northy
07-09-2005, 11:15
think so mate

mine is making weeizing noises now as well... :roll:
lewis_willy2
07-09-2005, 11:55
one thing after another, but now got a beauty hopefully i can do meets
TriO`
07-09-2005, 12:34
yeah i think that's true about there being more pressure and stress on the pump when there's less speed.

Mine squeeked for ages but dissapeared when i got my track rod end changed and tracking sorted... i think this was putting even more pressure on the pump, thus squeeking like a bitch

I think changing the pump is a bit of a mission
Tommo
07-09-2005, 12:39
There is additive you can put into the power steering fluid which eradicates and squeaks/wheezing noises apparantly, can't remember the name tho! Otherwise you could try putting some fresh fluid in there??
Martin
07-09-2005, 12:40
There is additive you can put into the power steering fluid which eradicates and squeaks/wheezing noises apparantly, can't remember the name tho! Otherwise you could try putting some fresh fluid in there??

slick 50 or summut?
Tommo
07-09-2005, 13:11
There is additive you can put into the power steering fluid which eradicates and squeaks/wheezing noises apparantly, can't remember the name tho! Otherwise you could try putting some fresh fluid in there??

slick 50 or summut?

It's called Lucas Stop Leak, which I got off the 'rival' site.... :wink:
northy
07-09-2005, 13:15
class....

good lad tommo.
Swervin_Mervin
07-09-2005, 13:24
Had mine drained and re-done with Slick 50. The problem has returned.
FlamingMonkey
07-09-2005, 13:25
If your getting some of this stop leak Northy put me down for some please :P
Jamie.
07-09-2005, 13:29
mine is noisy, but i thought that it was just a characterisitc of the car as every valver/willy ive been in makes a fair bit of noise from power steering, esp when turning the wheel when stationary. or are u talking abt excessive noise.
northy
07-09-2005, 14:22
If your getting some of this stop leak Northy put me down for some please :P

im going to change mine with fresh renault rob. will do yours aswell if u fancy.

tbh - when i get my cams in i will get it changed to a new pump. If i see any lucas gubbins i will buy u some mate.
Swervin_Mervin
07-09-2005, 14:24
Is it easy to do, changing the pump?
northy
07-09-2005, 14:27
lol...you what!

have u forgotten that we drive 1.8 & 2.0ltr clios :wink:
Swervin_Mervin
07-09-2005, 14:33
LOL! OK. Is it comparatively easy?
FlamingMonkey
07-09-2005, 14:41
If your getting some of this stop leak Northy put me down for some please :P

im going to change mine with fresh renault rob. will do yours aswell if u fancy.

tbh - when i get my cams in i will get it changed to a new pump. If i see any lucas gubbins i will buy u some mate.

Cheers 8)
lewis_willy2
08-09-2005, 16:22
my steering rack or coloumn has gone aswel so i dont think thts helping the prob, its not to bad, but as someone mentioned it the other day i noticed it alot more and cant rememba if its been like tht since i bought it :?:
clowo16v
08-09-2005, 17:50
You could probably do the pump without taking the radiator out but it makes it a lot easier.

Need to remove bonnet and alternator definetley though.

See ya

Matt