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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: alexandjen on 17 October 2007, 19:26:00

Title: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: alexandjen on 17 October 2007, 19:26:00

My steering seems very heavy at idle and when reversing onto the driveway.
It also makes a horrible noise on full lock, like a squeeking/squeeling noise  :o
Any suggestions people?

Title: Re: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: STMO123 on 17 October 2007, 19:38:49

1. Check fluid level/condition

2. Check the belt is not slipping on the pulley

3. Check pump bearings.

Title: Re: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: alexandjen on 17 October 2007, 19:41:25

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1. Check fluid level/condition

2. Check the belt is not slipping on the pulley

3. Check pump bearings.

Thanks for the quick reply..........

1.Level ok and fluid replaced

2. Would the belt squeel if it was slipping and is it easy to change?

3. How do I check the pump bearings?

Title: Re: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: STMO123 on 17 October 2007, 19:48:46

The belt would probably only squeal if it was having difficulty turning the pulley. Sounds like you need to take the belt off and have a feel for lateral play in the bearing or if it is difficult to turn by hand. I'm not that familiar with four pots but it shouldn't be a difficult job.

Do it sooner rather than later or it may seize altogether.

Can you get your hand in to feel the pulley immediately after using the car? If it is so hot it takes the skin off, I reckon it's the bearings ;D ;D ;D

Sorry :-[

Title: Re: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2007, 20:15:00

Sounds like a tired pump :(

Title: Re: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: STMO123 on 17 October 2007, 21:53:28

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Sounds like a tired pump :(

Are you being rude.......again :D

Title: Re: Noisey and heavy power steering
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2007, 21:57:34

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Sounds like a tired pump :(

Are you being rude.......again :D

Me? I'm never rude....