945 steering column bearings

dgordo · Mar 5th, 2006, 22:37

Hi all,
I suspect our '96 945 2.3 lpt 90 odd k is one that missed the "silent recall" of dodgey steering column bearings.You get an occaisional rumble\knocking sound which you can hear, partly through your fingers on the wheel - it is very faint.For some reason it's more noticeable in hot summer weather.I've found that if you unscrew the top cover of the column & drop in a drop of oil,where the shaft is,it normally stays silent for ages.
Basically, with our MOT coming up, I wanted to ask if this has been a problem for anyone? It's worth saying that the steering is otherwise perfect,as is the rest of the car.
With thanks,
Dave.

PEGE63 · Mar 9th, 2006, 19:52

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Originally Posted by dgordo

Hi all,
I suspect our '96 945 2.3 lpt 90 odd k is one that missed the "silent recall" of dodgey steering column bearings.You get an occaisional rumble\knocking sound which you can hear, partly through your fingers on the wheel - it is very faint.For some reason it's more noticeable in hot summer weather.I've found that if you unscrew the top cover of the column & drop in a drop of oil,where the shaft is,it normally stays silent for ages.
Basically, with our MOT coming up, I wanted to ask if this has been a problem for anyone? It's worth saying that the steering is otherwise perfect,as is the rest of the car.
With thanks,
Dave.

I have it too and considered to have it sorted but with parts @ 200+ I dais no way. It comes and goes, tend to happen when I go over a brow of a hill (ie frontend lift) and then turn, just a small click in the steering wheel. I have decided to leave it. Actually can not remember when it happaned last time...

LankyTim · Mar 9th, 2006, 20:21

Mine does this too. Ive just accepted it, lots of other cars do things like this as well.

PEGE63 · Mar 10th, 2006, 15:16

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Originally Posted by LankyTim

Mine does this too. Ive just accepted it, lots of other cars do things like this as well.

see other thread 'knocking sound from underneath', maybe worth checking up whats recommended there.

Peter Milnes · Mar 12th, 2006, 02:27

Your car was missed on the recall. However if you wish to eliminate the sound from the steering column then you should replace the upper column bearing which was of faulty manufacturer. The later type is OK.

All the best, Peter.

Mar 5th, 2006, 22:37	#1
dgordo New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 10:46 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Uxbridge	945 steering column bearings Hi all, I suspect our '96 945 2.3 lpt 90 odd k is one that missed the "silent recall" of dodgey steering column bearings.You get an occaisional rumble\knocking sound which you can hear, partly through your fingers on the wheel - it is very faint.For some reason it's more noticeable in hot summer weather.I've found that if you unscrew the top cover of the column & drop in a drop of oil,where the shaft is,it normally stays silent for ages. Basically, with our MOT coming up, I wanted to ask if this has been a problem for anyone? It's worth saying that the steering is otherwise perfect,as is the rest of the car. With thanks, Dave.

Mar 9th, 2006, 20:21	#3
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Mine does this too. Ive just accepted it, lots of other cars do things like this as well.

Mar 12th, 2006, 02:27	#5
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	Your car was missed on the recall. However if you wish to eliminate the sound from the steering column then you should replace the upper column bearing which was of faulty manufacturer. The later type is OK. All the best, Peter.

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