Engine: T5/R - S60 R / V70 R Steering Pump Noise - Page 2

BunkaFas · Oct 4th, 2014, 19:11

Hmm, ive been having this frothing, not as light steering AND whining ... but mainly when warm. never have the whine / hissing sound when cold. However, the steering doesnt quite feel right when cold either, noticebly stiffer (can just about turn with 1 hand when its at its worst) when car has had a good run.

The L shaped pipe, it was attached when I checked, I gave it a wiggle and it fell off.. not sure if the brass pipe was too far in/ out..
the Pump has already been replaced.. no visible signs of leaking .. and Ideas ?

I'm planning on changing the fluid tomorrow

Chris52D · Nov 12th, 2014, 17:00

I've been having groaning noises from the steering on my V70 for quite a while, especially at low speed and gradually getting louder over time. Checked the reservoir and "L" shaped plastic pipe was missing. Got it replaced and the steering is silent and feels like new, so thanks dave3384.

noscralc · Nov 18th, 2014, 16:51

Fantastic information on the forum, mine has been gradually worse when hot-whining noise especially when moving slowly maneuvering/parking
checked in the reservoir and frothing the return pipe seemed to be in place but signs of bubbles down the side of it. Just touched it with a screwdriver and it fell off so removed the reservoir and found the brass insert on the return pipe end stuck out about 1/2" - refitted pipe inside then gently tapped the brass bit back in and put all back together and wahey!
Had feared the worst-steering rack/pump-just goes to show don't do anything till you've trawled the forum where there is a mine of information from people who have experienced the same problems.
Many thanks too all who contributed to this thread you're stars !!!!!

airchie · Dec 22nd, 2014, 12:08

Just got a P-plate 850 T5 and I'm having this exact issue.
Will go check my reservoir later today and hopefully be able to fix it!

Thanks in advance for the info!

airchie · Dec 22nd, 2014, 16:08

Looks like it may just be low fluid level causing the issue.
Have cleaned the area so I can check for any fresh leaking from a worn cap seal.
Just need to source some of the power steering fluid for a '96 850 T5.
I think it needs the red stuff?
Any suggestions on a good place to buy?

Thanks in advance.

Nov 18th, 2014, 16:51	#13
noscralc Senior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: worksop	noisy power steering Fantastic information on the forum, mine has been gradually worse when hot-whining noise especially when moving slowly maneuvering/parking checked in the reservoir and frothing the return pipe seemed to be in place but signs of bubbles down the side of it. Just touched it with a screwdriver and it fell off so removed the reservoir and found the brass insert on the return pipe end stuck out about 1/2" - refitted pipe inside then gently tapped the brass bit back in and put all back together and wahey! Had feared the worst-steering rack/pump-just goes to show don't do anything till you've trawled the forum where there is a mine of information from people who have experienced the same problems. Many thanks too all who contributed to this thread you're stars !!!!!

Oct 4th, 2014, 19:11	#11
BunkaFas Junior Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2016 22:19 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: hampshire	Hmm, ive been having this frothing, not as light steering AND whining ... but mainly when warm. never have the whine / hissing sound when cold. However, the steering doesnt quite feel right when cold either, noticebly stiffer (can just about turn with 1 hand when its at its worst) when car has had a good run. The L shaped pipe, it was attached when I checked, I gave it a wiggle and it fell off.. not sure if the brass pipe was too far in/ out.. the Pump has already been replaced.. no visible signs of leaking .. and Ideas ? I'm planning on changing the fluid tomorrow

Nov 12th, 2014, 17:00	#12
Chris52D New Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2014 20:56 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Saffron Walden	I've been having groaning noises from the steering on my V70 for quite a while, especially at low speed and gradually getting louder over time. Checked the reservoir and "L" shaped plastic pipe was missing. Got it replaced and the steering is silent and feels like new, so thanks dave3384.

Dec 22nd, 2014, 12:08	#14
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	Just got a P-plate 850 T5 and I'm having this exact issue. Will go check my reservoir later today and hopefully be able to fix it! Thanks in advance for the info!

Dec 22nd, 2014, 16:08	#15
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	Looks like it may just be low fluid level causing the issue. Have cleaned the area so I can check for any fresh leaking from a worn cap seal. Just need to source some of the power steering fluid for a '96 850 T5. I think it needs the red stuff? Any suggestions on a good place to buy? Thanks in advance.

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