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Chaps,
When the steering is on full lock either way, there seems to be a very slight whine coming from the front. Any suggestions? Power steering pump on its way or needs a flush through?
Also, heard of a couple of owners welding the bottom of the steerin column to make it more direct. Anybody else done it and would you advise? Apparently a simple job!!
Cheers!!
The whine is likely the pump. Generally if you do a long journey the noise goes as the fluid circulates and any air is removed. I have used stop leak before, it thickens up the PAS fluid and stops any noises. Works very well. I would change the fluid before trying that though.
You don't need to weld the steering column. I poured epoxy resin into the gap and it worked fine. You just need something hard enough to replace the original rubber that erodes away over time. Cost me 3 quid from Wilkos
The original non-welded columns with rubber in do remove some steering wheel vibration, so are a better option than a bodge on a road car.
The whine is likely the pump. Generally if you do a long journey the noise goes as the fluid circulates and any air is removed. I have used stop leak before, it thickens up the PAS fluid and stops any noises. Works very well. I would change the fluid before trying that though.
You don't need to weld the steering column. I poured epoxy resin into the gap and it worked fine. You just need something hard enough to replace the original rubber that erodes away over time. Cost me 3 quid from Wilkos
The original non-welded columns with rubber in do remove some steering wheel vibration, so are a better option than a bodge on a road car.
Thanks buddy! Top tips!!!
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