steering prob fix

[robbo80]

i have had stiff steering for about 2 months ant the steering wheel squeeled earpearcingly high pitched as if it was rubbing where it fits on . earlier today i was turning in the road and i felt something slip back into place and my steering is completly fine now . does anyone know what this could be and how to stop it again . cheers

[gareth]

pas belt slipping?

[Chris-W]

A bit a crap on your horn ring (excuse the phrase)?

[DRIFTBOY]

A bit of dirt or blocking something or a sticking valve in the pump or rack that has just freed itself ???

[robbo80]

where is the horn ring and if that is the case why did it stop completly when the steering went back to normal. it felt more like a ball joint slipping into place more than a belt slipping , is this possible .

[gareth]

a dodgy pas pump will make a grating noise that will increase in pitch with engine revs...

[Wookie]

Is there any way one can repair a dodgy pump? I've heard you can strip the pump and clean it, but does this work?

[gareth]

it must be possible but to be honest not really worth it. they're so cheap from a breaker.

[DaveD]

when was the last time you flushed the system?