Hey All,
This problem actually occured the first day after the transplant, and then thinking it would be solved by swapping back to the old power steering pump (possible issue with seals in the new one after sitting for so long) I hadn't posted it yet.
But problem is still there. Hasn't actually occured for about 3-4 days now, so 'may' be gone but not sure. Maybe you can help me shed some light.
Firstly, I need to confirm that it is actually the power steering.
A whiny high pitched noise is present after prolonged driving and what appears to be a higher temp. On cooler nights it does also appear but not as much and only after a longer driving session.
It seems to be louder when turning a corner and is felt through the steering wheel. And louder again when turning if the throttle is pressed at the time.
I'll try and get a video of it, but maybe it's somethig someone has already experienced.
My feel is that it's air within the power steering line somewhere, but I thought these systems manual bled?! If not, where can I bleed it to ensure there is no air?
The noise (when present) seems to be from the steering box area and a little noise from the pump. And from within the car, it is definitely directly in front of the drivers position and almost sends a vibration through to the footwell (mainly where you rest your left foot on the stop in drivers seat).
I'm 90% confident that it's the power steering lines / pump / steering box, but due to the transplant, just want to make sure it's nothing else as well.
Any assistance appreciated.
Cam.
This problem actually occured the first day after the transplant, and then thinking it would be solved by swapping back to the old power steering pump (possible issue with seals in the new one after sitting for so long) I hadn't posted it yet.
But problem is still there. Hasn't actually occured for about 3-4 days now, so 'may' be gone but not sure. Maybe you can help me shed some light.
Firstly, I need to confirm that it is actually the power steering.
A whiny high pitched noise is present after prolonged driving and what appears to be a higher temp. On cooler nights it does also appear but not as much and only after a longer driving session.
It seems to be louder when turning a corner and is felt through the steering wheel. And louder again when turning if the throttle is pressed at the time.
I'll try and get a video of it, but maybe it's somethig someone has already experienced.
My feel is that it's air within the power steering line somewhere, but I thought these systems manual bled?! If not, where can I bleed it to ensure there is no air?
The noise (when present) seems to be from the steering box area and a little noise from the pump. And from within the car, it is definitely directly in front of the drivers position and almost sends a vibration through to the footwell (mainly where you rest your left foot on the stop in drivers seat).
I'm 90% confident that it's the power steering lines / pump / steering box, but due to the transplant, just want to make sure it's nothing else as well.
Any assistance appreciated.
Cam.