grinding noise

gordo · Feb 13th, 2006, 15:57

hi all,got a bit of a problem with my volvo 850.
i have noticed that when i put the clutch and turn the steering wheel there is what appears to be a grinding noise,very hard to describe really it sort of clunks in various places.
car is driving well but am i about to have a serious problem, had a ma echanic look at it said ha sorted it but the noise has returned after a few days.
any idea's what could be wrong ,any help appreciated.thanks gordo

sholtby · Feb 13th, 2006, 17:18

I just cant think of a connection between dipping the clutch and turning the steering wheel!
I'd check all the suspension components and engine mounts.

Simon

T5JAS · Feb 13th, 2006, 21:54

i'd ask the 'mechanic' exactly what it was he found to 'sort' and get him to do it properly.

STE-MAL · Feb 14th, 2006, 01:30

Could it be low steering fluid? Did your man top it up, and have you got a fluid leak?

Feb 14th, 2006, 08:34

Hi

Is the grinding evident on full-lock? Because the steering knuckles contact the 'A' arms and give a bad sound. They can be greased to prevent it.

Matt

gordo · Feb 16th, 2006, 17:34

i had a new engine fitted so maybe the engine mounts do need checking.
no leaks and steering fluid ok.
does not do the noise on full lock.
will get the mechanic to look at it again.
thanks to all for taking the time to help.
gordo

Feb 17th, 2006, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordo

hi all,got a bit of a problem with my volvo 850.
i have noticed that when i put the clutch and turn the steering wheel there is what appears to be a grinding noise,very hard to describe really it sort of clunks in various places.
car is driving well but am i about to have a serious problem, had a ma echanic look at it said ha sorted it but the noise has returned after a few days.
any idea's what could be wrong ,any help appreciated.thanks gordo

Hey gordo, i think i had the same problem with my 850r. You probably just need new bushings. Because i remember everytime i used to turn the steering wheel as far as it could go or a little less it made sort of a scratching
noise. Hope this helps.

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:57	#1
gordo Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2011 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oxfordshire	grinding noise hi all,got a bit of a problem with my volvo 850. i have noticed that when i put the clutch and turn the steering wheel there is what appears to be a grinding noise,very hard to describe really it sort of clunks in various places. car is driving well but am i about to have a serious problem, had a ma echanic look at it said ha sorted it but the noise has returned after a few days. any idea's what could be wrong ,any help appreciated.thanks gordo

Feb 13th, 2006, 17:18	#2
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	I just cant think of a connection between dipping the clutch and turning the steering wheel! I'd check all the suspension components and engine mounts. Simon __________________ '94 Celica GT4, HKS EVC 4 boost controller ~280 bhp ex. '95 850 T5 owner

Feb 13th, 2006, 21:54	#3
T5JAS Gorgeous Master Member Last Online: May 18th, 2012 11:50 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Benington, Stevenage	i'd ask the 'mechanic' exactly what it was he found to 'sort' and get him to do it properly. __________________ XC90 SE DIESEL, BLACK LEATHER, FACTORY SAT NAV, FACTORY DVD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE. never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly

Feb 14th, 2006, 01:30	#4
STE-MAL You Can't Beat A Swede Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2019 18:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kesgrave View Photos By: STE-MAL	Could it be low steering fluid? Did your man top it up, and have you got a fluid leak? __________________ 1993 850 2.0 20v SE Auto, 1996 850 T-5 CD Auto 1998 V70 R Manual, 2001 S80 D5 SE manual 2007 S80 V8 AWD Auto 2017 V40 T-3 Inscription Auto

Feb 16th, 2006, 17:34	#6
gordo Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2011 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: oxfordshire	grinding noise i had a new engine fitted so maybe the engine mounts do need checking. no leaks and steering fluid ok. does not do the noise on full lock. will get the mechanic to look at it again. thanks to all for taking the time to help. gordo

Feb 14th, 2006, 08:34	#5
Matt 850 GLT Guest Location:	Hi Is the grinding evident on full-lock? Because the steering knuckles contact the 'A' arms and give a bad sound. They can be greased to prevent it. Matt

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