power steering can anyone help

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rhinoeng
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Mon May 23, 2005 11:40 pm

can anyone help i have a power steering problem th
pump vibrates under load is it the pump or the rack
please help

thanks paul
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Mon May 23, 2005 11:55 pm

try some new fluid?
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Tue May 24, 2005 12:12 am

its got fluid
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Tue May 24, 2005 12:14 am

sorry its got new dex
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Tue May 24, 2005 12:15 am

If the fluid's not a nice clear red colour, then change it (not top it up).
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Tue May 24, 2005 12:17 am

Sounds like air in the system. Go from full lock to full lock a few times, (with the engine running).
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Tue May 24, 2005 12:18 am

i have
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Tue May 24, 2005 8:57 am

Could be a knackered pump. What condition is the belt?
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