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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Default Mondeo 2001 1.8td notchy power steering

Just brought a 1.8td Xreg mondeo
The power steering is notchy any ideas? Fluids as should be .
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Sounds like the pump is knackered, or could even be a seized steering joint. Jack both sides up and see if it turns lock to lock with the engine off freely. If so, I'd suggest changing the pump.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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Will give that ago cheers .
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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What's the little belt like that powers the steering pump from the fuel pump?
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