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Post by theBusmonkey on Nov 28, 2016 12:55:57 GMT
Anyone got any ideas on this?
I've replaced the filter in the reservoir & there are no obvious leaks. The moaning seems to be coming from the rack, rather than the pump, and is worse as you go from lock to lock.
tBm
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Nov 28, 2016 13:16:41 GMT
Is the pump itself driven by an aux belt? If so is it possible the pump bearing is worn and transferring the sound to the rack?
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Post by theBusmonkey on Nov 28, 2016 13:20:31 GMT
yeah Rick the pump is driven by a belt. But it's in the engine bay, a long way from the rack?
However, I will get Mrs Monkey to spin the wheel whilst I have a gander round the engine.
Perhaps the fluid needs changing but I know nada about power steering...
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Nov 28, 2016 13:24:14 GMT
Oh yeah rear engine lol... Are all the pipes that transfer the fluid to the rack tight and secure?
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Post by theBusmonkey on Nov 28, 2016 13:32:07 GMT
haha you read the title as T5 didn't you...
I believe so.
I'll have a grovel this week just to be sure. We're putting the bay away for the winter this weekend so will be relying on the T3 as our daily.
Winter shows up all the defects.
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Nov 28, 2016 13:38:08 GMT
Yep, I missed the "2" look on the bright side tho, it's easier to fault find. I'd pop the gaiters off the rack and have a nose at the seals etc while turning it, if your pipes are secure and the noise is deffo from the rack it can't be much else, doubt fluid would make a noise
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Post by oscar on Nov 28, 2016 14:13:45 GMT
Anyone got any ideas on this? I've replaced the filter in the reservoir & there are no obvious leaks. The moaning seems to be coming from the rack, rather than the pump, and is worse as you go from lock to lock. tBm My saxo steering used to make a moaning noise. It was the rubber bearing thing on top the shock wearing out. |
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Nov 28, 2016 14:24:04 GMT
Anyone got any ideas on this? I've replaced the filter in the reservoir & there are no obvious leaks. The moaning seems to be coming from the rack, rather than the pump, and is worse as you go from lock to lock. tBm My saxo steering used to make a moaning noise. It was the rubber bearing thing on top the shock wearing out. Good call, jack the front up and see if there's a different/less noise with no weight on the wheels, spray the rubber mounts and see if it stops |
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Post by theBusmonkey on Nov 28, 2016 14:31:05 GMT
New shocks & wishbone bushes & the noise was there before...i will deffo try jccking up the front though,
good shout
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Post by theBusmonkey on Dec 2, 2016 15:49:08 GMT
Went out today & bought 2l of dexron 11 to do a fluid flush.
Got the front of the bus up on stands & was just moving the steering from lock to lock & noticed the moaning was coming from the base of the column rather than the rack.
There's a domed rubber cover that the column goes through & the noise was coming from this as the column rubbed against it!
A bit of grease & all is good YAY!
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Post by oscar on Dec 2, 2016 15:59:31 GMT
Lets just pretend that's what I said it was.
Yay! Go me!
You're welcome. :thumbup:
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Dec 2, 2016 16:36:08 GMT
I think you'll find I win
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Post by oscar on Dec 2, 2016 23:57:44 GMT
I think you'll find I win You're not pretending are you! |
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Post by VW Toast on Dec 7, 2016 10:28:50 GMT
If it's moaning when it's doing something, i.e. turning the wheels, it must be female. This is normal but I find a good welt on the top usually does the trick to quieten it down.  |
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