Power steering reservoir cap - Page 2

Tomoose · Nov 13th, 2017, 20:30

I wouldn't recommend adding a shim. The seal will have a groove in it where it meets the reservoir. The reason for flipping the seal is to get rid of the groove, not to create more compression.

Persevere with flipping the seal, it certainly can be done.

VOLVOBOY · Nov 13th, 2017, 20:44

I take your point.
If it were a thin seal I`d say a shim is a waste of time.
As it`s thicker all that`s needed is a bit more pressure , hence the shim.
If that works then happy days. If not , I`ll try `n` flip it and if that fails then a
new cap it is.
At least I`ll have tried all options.

VOLVOBOY · Nov 18th, 2017, 12:54

Well ,
That was sort of successful.
Made the shim from the plastic milk bottle and managed to slip it under the seal with not too much drama. It was certainly enough to stop the misting from the cap. "Thanks Chopper Harris!"
Trouble was , I then found that the bottle was bowed and starting to blow from the seam next to the expansion bottle. - that ol` chestnut.
So no more messing about. Got an `05 on bottle from the breakers for £15,
Two bottles of fluid from Halfords -£20. Fitted and flushed. Job jobbed.
Just one question folks.
After bleeding the system ( lock to lock) with the car on stands wheels off ground, there was a noise coming onto and off full right lock. Sounded a bit like a rusty gate hinge. The pump is new.
Any ideas?
On the road can`t hear or feel anything.
Cheers.

GreenBrick · Nov 20th, 2017, 12:35

That could just be the belt slipping, as full lock ups the pressure and hence the load on the pump.

Nov 13th, 2017, 20:30	#11
Tomoose Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 23:22 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edenbridge, Kent	I wouldn't recommend adding a shim. The seal will have a groove in it where it meets the reservoir. The reason for flipping the seal is to get rid of the groove, not to create more compression. Persevere with flipping the seal, it certainly can be done. __________________ 2005 V70 T5 auto, 143k miles and counting. Gone but not forgotten: 2004/04 S60 D5 SE Mistral Green (now with my brother), 2004/54 V70 D5 SE in Ash Gold, 2006 V70 D5 185 Ruby Red.

Nov 20th, 2017, 12:35	#14
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	That could just be the belt slipping, as full lock ups the pressure and hence the load on the pump. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Nov 13th, 2017, 20:44	#12
VOLVOBOY Lazy Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HORLEY	I take your point. If it were a thin seal I`d say a shim is a waste of time. As it`s thicker all that`s needed is a bit more pressure , hence the shim. If that works then happy days. If not , I`ll try `n` flip it and if that fails then a new cap it is. At least I`ll have tried all options.

Nov 18th, 2017, 12:54	#13
VOLVOBOY Lazy Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HORLEY	Well , That was sort of successful. Made the shim from the plastic milk bottle and managed to slip it under the seal with not too much drama. It was certainly enough to stop the misting from the cap. "Thanks Chopper Harris!" Trouble was , I then found that the bottle was bowed and starting to blow from the seam next to the expansion bottle. - that ol` chestnut. So no more messing about. Got an `05 on bottle from the breakers for £15, Two bottles of fluid from Halfords -£20. Fitted and flushed. Job jobbed. Just one question folks. After bleeding the system ( lock to lock) with the car on stands wheels off ground, there was a noise coming onto and off full right lock. Sounded a bit like a rusty gate hinge. The pump is new. Any ideas? On the road can`t hear or feel anything. Cheers.

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