My brother is bringing over his W123 tomorrow as he has been complaining that at full lock the steering is making groaning noises (more than cars normally make on full lock).
I first told him to check the fluid level in case the pump is sucking air, whcih he has - it was a bit low so he topped it up, but only a bit low.
I changed the idler arm bushing and one of the track rods for him about two years ago, so I guess these could have gone bad, but I'm thinking probably not.
My next things to check will be:
Just a general look at the steering system when its up in the air.
We'll see tomorrow if it is any of these.
I first told him to check the fluid level in case the pump is sucking air, whcih he has - it was a bit low so he topped it up, but only a bit low.
I changed the idler arm bushing and one of the track rods for him about two years ago, so I guess these could have gone bad, but I'm thinking probably not.
My next things to check will be:
- The other track rod
- the steering shock
- the condition of the hoses in case they have perished and are allowing air to get in
Just a general look at the steering system when its up in the air.
We'll see tomorrow if it is any of these.