Power Steering Query

James_N · Mar 31st, 2006, 17:33

Hi

Was in a bit of a tight spot of parking today that required me to dry steer. and yes i know your not supposed too, but i was quite alarmed at the amount of noise the (i presume it was the steering rack) made when i turned it while not moving. Is this normal or is the rack screwed?

alsner · Mar 31st, 2006, 18:37

How much noise and does it still do it under "normal use"? Did it make the noise on full lock? Was the noise from the power steering pump?

My Mrs does this all the time and it drives me nuts. To be honest ours doesn't sound too good when she does it but, no leaks, steers fine and I ain't gonna go lookin for a problem. as you said, "if it aint broke, don't fix it".

However if your steering isn't as it was before I would get it checked.

Alistair

James_N · Mar 31st, 2006, 18:57

its fine when driving normally. The rack does suffer from the infamous "morning stiffness" problem but when driving is fine. no problems at all.

alsner · Mar 31st, 2006, 19:06

I wouldn't worry too much then. If you see leaks - worry. Don't we all suffer from morning stiffness, I'm crap until at least 11:00am.

Alistair

James_N · Mar 31st, 2006, 19:15

ok. i'll watch out for leaks.

exactly 4 weeks till MOT day. Im getting nervous

Mar 31st, 2006, 17:33	#1
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Power Steering Query Hi Was in a bit of a tight spot of parking today that required me to dry steer. and yes i know your not supposed too, but i was quite alarmed at the amount of noise the (i presume it was the steering rack) made when i turned it while not moving. Is this normal or is the rack screwed?

Mar 31st, 2006, 18:37	#2
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	Hi How much noise and does it still do it under "normal use"? Did it make the noise on full lock? Was the noise from the power steering pump? My Mrs does this all the time and it drives me nuts. To be honest ours doesn't sound too good when she does it but, no leaks, steers fine and I ain't gonna go lookin for a problem. as you said, "if it aint broke, don't fix it". However if your steering isn't as it was before I would get it checked. Alistair

Mar 31st, 2006, 18:57	#3
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	its fine when driving normally. The rack does suffer from the infamous "morning stiffness" problem but when driving is fine. no problems at all.

Mar 31st, 2006, 19:06	#4
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	I wouldn't worry too much then. If you see leaks - worry. Don't we all suffer from morning stiffness, I'm crap until at least 11:00am. Alistair

Mar 31st, 2006, 19:15	#5
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	ok. i'll watch out for leaks. exactly 4 weeks till MOT day. Im getting nervous

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