noisy power steering

[bucky]

I have checked the fluid thats full (very dark tho) any ideas before changing the pump? sorry on my 850 t5 cd

[Harvey]

I seam to remember a problem with the fluid frothing up in the tank which would make the pump noisy,a pipe or fitting would fall off inside the tank to cause a problem?.

[bucky]

that's something i cud look t its really whining even with a bit of lock on

[M-R-P]

Yeah, I remember that too. Drain the tank and get a torch and have a look...

[bucky]

ye man thanks pal do u no if theres a filter atall

[esoxlou86]

I got the exact same on my 850 CD, it whines even when the steering isnt being turned but gets louder the more I turn the wheels, its seriously irritating, lemme know how u get on bud

[M-R-P]

ye man thanks pal do u no if theres a filter atall

It's basically just a bit that falls off inside the tank. When it does, it causes foaming of the fluid. If it has fallen off, just retrieve it (it'll be rolling around in the bottom of the tank) and re attach it with some super glue or epoxy resin.
If you're feeling flush... replace the tank

[bucky]

ye a will do pal ppl seem to think sumets fell off inside the tank cheers pal

[bucky]

if i find anything al put it on tomorrow thanks lads

[esoxlou86]

ye a will do pal ppl seem to think sumets fell off inside the tank cheers pal

I hope thats the case, a nice easy fix would suit me fine lol

[nobananas]

I've used this stuff before on my T5. It stopped the rack leaking and as soon as the stuff hit the reservoir a whining noise that I didn't even know I had suddenly stopped !. Well worth a go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Ltr-Lucas...item3a7a6aa8a3

[bucky]

ye me to pal

[bucky]

sorry mate a shud mention there is no leaks tho

[cookie]

sorry mate a shud mention there is no leaks tho

its also a lubricant, that will shut up a lot of noises, and delay need for new rack etc (possibly to a point beyond life of rest of car),

[bucky]

its to much fun to break. will do when something major goes!

[bucky]

just gone to have a look at the reservoir and there isnt alot of fluid in now maybe it got blocked an unblocked its self. and is that a float in the tank does anybody no?

[960kg]

I've used this stuff before on my T5. It stopped the rack leaking and as soon as the stuff hit the reservoir a whining noise that I didn't even know I had suddenly stopped !. Well worth a go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Ltr-Lucas...item3a7a6aa8a3

I used this on my `97 V70 T5 and the rack carried on leaking from the top seal, but it does say on an advert perhaps a second bottle may be needed!!

My pump was making a loud whine and so does it`s 2nd hand replacement with Lucas oil in it!!!!

It is the pump ,so where to now??

[nobananas]

I used this on my `97 V70 T5 and the rack carried on leaking from the top seal, but it does say on an advert perhaps a second bottle may be needed!!

My pump was making a loud whine and so does it`s 2nd hand replacement with Lucas oil in it!!!!

It is the pump ,so where to now??

To be honest mine was leaking out of the rack boot ends and the leak didn't stop immediately, it actually took a couple of months to stem the flow but it has been through 2 MOT's since without issues (and it was literally squirting out of the rack boots before !)

[kyboy]

mine was doing something similar put some Lucas fluid in and sorted it,and before it was squealing and the rack was leaking slightly,fine now thou!!!