Steering: - Power Steering making a groaning noise :( - Page 2

Dynosaur · Mar 8th, 2011, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by likeaslice

Hi all, some advice please. Just went round a corner at a brisk speed in my S60 2.4T nothing major and the steering groaned a little. Continued up the road and still groaning with every slight turn. Pulled up at the petrol station and the steering groaned whilst stationary.

Went inside the petrol station for 5 mins came back out, started her up and nothing!!! It sounded really bad when I stopped the car but now nothing. Could this be the same problem as highlighted here?

Thanks in advance for your help/advice.

When you say 'groaned while stationary', you mean without any steering inputs either ?
If you haven't, check your fluid level.
If you have, could be the above-mentioned issue.
If not, could be a faulty pump.

As always, start with the cheapest remedy.

I've got steering groan too - but that's 99% down to rack-rod balljoint wear (or if I'm implausibly lucky, a loose balljoint housing) because it's impossible to keep in a straight line and there's knocking from the rack.
With a bit of luck and a following wind (had a hot curry last night), I'll know by tonight.

likeaslice · Mar 8th, 2011, 13:00

Just took a closer look under the bonnet and it seems the reservoir is leaking from the bottom! Fluid levels seem ok...just need it to hold out until the weekend.

likeaslice · Mar 8th, 2011, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynosaur

When you say 'groaned while stationary', you mean without any steering inputs either ?
If you haven't, check your fluid level.
If you have, could be the above-mentioned issue.
If not, could be a faulty pump.

As always, start with the cheapest remedy.

I've got steering groan too - but that's 99% down to rack-rod balljoint wear (or if I'm implausibly lucky, a loose balljoint housing) because it's impossible to keep in a straight line and there's knocking from the rack.
With a bit of luck and a following wind (had a hot curry last night), I'll know by tonight.

Cheers Dynosaur, was just typing when you replied. Think the reservoir could be goosed. Leaking from the bottom hose by the look of it.

likeaslice · Mar 8th, 2011, 13:26

Just checked the levels again and they are low...is there a particular fluid I need to get and is it readily available (i.e. halfords?) Really appreciate this guys.

Dynosaur · Mar 8th, 2011, 13:37

It uses one or the other of red or green auto tranny fluid.
Call Volvo with your reg to find out which one it is.

likeaslice · Mar 8th, 2011, 13:52

it's a manual..so would that be red? Thanks mate. Euro parts have the green stuff.

likeaslice · Mar 22nd, 2011, 12:28

It's been a while but thought I'd give you guys an update after all the help.....took the car to the wonderful people that are Trevor Burgess Volvo specialists in Hyde, Cheshire. Thankfully diagnosed that the hose had split and the securing ring had corroded hence the link.

Was so relieved and felt like kissing the receptionist!! For a change it wasn't as bad as first anticipated. Was made up.

A quick fix and steam clean later, it's back to it's best.

EMM · Jan 1st, 2018, 22:38

Hi All,

Ok i know this is an old thread but after some advice. My power steering pump has the same issue but what I wanted to ask is

Do I need to remove the power steering reservoir from the pump? Or can this be done while it’s still attached to the pump and car?
If so how do I remove it from the car?
Is the brass pipe located within the reservoir? Does anyone have any pictures?

Any help would be great

Andy

Mar 8th, 2011, 13:37	#15
Dynosaur GoldMember Last Online: Mar 10th, 2016 17:58 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SomewhereInTheSouthOfEngland	It uses one or the other of red or green auto tranny fluid. Call Volvo with your reg to find out which one it is. __________________ S80 D5-S manual (facelift) MY04 (avec V70 driver's seat)

Mar 8th, 2011, 13:00	#12
likeaslice Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 07:54 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	Just took a closer look under the bonnet and it seems the reservoir is leaking from the bottom! Fluid levels seem ok...just need it to hold out until the weekend.

Mar 8th, 2011, 13:26	#14
likeaslice Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 07:54 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	Just checked the levels again and they are low...is there a particular fluid I need to get and is it readily available (i.e. halfords?) Really appreciate this guys.

Mar 8th, 2011, 13:52	#16
likeaslice Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 07:54 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	it's a manual..so would that be red? Thanks mate. Euro parts have the green stuff.

Mar 22nd, 2011, 12:28	#17
likeaslice Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 07:54 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	It's been a while but thought I'd give you guys an update after all the help.....took the car to the wonderful people that are Trevor Burgess Volvo specialists in Hyde, Cheshire. Thankfully diagnosed that the hose had split and the securing ring had corroded hence the link. Was so relieved and felt like kissing the receptionist!! For a change it wasn't as bad as first anticipated. Was made up. A quick fix and steam clean later, it's back to it's best.

Jan 1st, 2018, 22:38	#18
EMM Senior Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cheltenham	Hi All, Ok i know this is an old thread but after some advice. My power steering pump has the same issue but what I wanted to ask is Do I need to remove the power steering reservoir from the pump? Or can this be done while it’s still attached to the pump and car? If so how do I remove it from the car? Is the brass pipe located within the reservoir? Does anyone have any pictures? Any help would be great Andy

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