Power steering pump bad ?

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fannyj
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Post Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:30 am

Here's the deal, when i turn full lock, i can hear whining/sqeeking which eventually becomes a groaning noise. I flushed the ATF fluid (as it was murky) anf check around for leaks etc. Could it be the pump ?
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Post Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:12 pm

it can only be one of 2 things.... bad pump, or steering rack... i had same problem and changed the pump as its easier and cheaper, unfortuneately, prob was still there so changed the rack and its all quiet now
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Post Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:12 pm

Holding the steering on full lock is the best way to destroy the pump, I would suggest you try not to do so. And as long as it is providing adequate assistance I would be inclined to leave it. If it is becoming excessively heavy/groaning at low speeds you might have cause for concern. Why not keep an eye out for a second hand spare if you are worried?
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Post Sun Feb 12, 2006 4:03 pm

fannyj wrote:Here's the deal, when i turn full lock, i can hear whining/sqeeking which eventually becomes a groaning noise.
Bugger mine does this to, I thought it was the pump belt slipping. Is there any way of telling exactly which part needs replacing?
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Post Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:02 am

The groaning comes from the pump, which is being overloaded. The handbook specifically warns about keeping the steering on full lock for more than a very few seconds.
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Post Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:11 am

ok thanks, guess i won't be full-locking anymore! 8O
Will have it checked though..
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