steering prob fix

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robbo80
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Post Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:56 pm

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
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Post Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:28 pm

pas belt slipping?
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Post Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:30 pm

A bit a crap on your horn ring (excuse the phrase)?
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Post Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:33 pm

A bit of dirt or blocking something or a sticking valve in the pump or rack that has just freed itself ???
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Post Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:36 pm

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 .
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gareth
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Post Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:56 pm

a dodgy pas pump will make a grating noise that will increase in pitch with engine revs...
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Post Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:23 am

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?
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Post Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:47 am

it must be possible but to be honest not really worth it. they're so cheap from a breaker.
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Post Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:49 am

when was the last time you flushed the system?
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