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Old 19-04-2005, 09:56 PM
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Default Power Steering noise...help required pls
Its a sort of squeeky rubbery, motor sound that happens under 20mph when i turn left or right...over 20mph and it dont make a sound. Most noticeable obviously when stood! Any ideas guys?

PS the sierra
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Old 19-04-2005, 10:00 PM
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they all do it its just putting strain on the pump as the engine isnt turningthat fast

try tightening the belt
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Old 19-04-2005, 10:02 PM
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i used to hear a small kinda buzz on my escort cos(the white one). This one is similar...but like i say, its quite a loud rubber buzzy squeek thats only just appeared on the sierra! How do i tighten the belt?
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you undo the pump if i remember rightly and push it outwards while retightening it

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the belt is self tentioning iirc.


Could put a new belt on Lee, see if it stops.



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Old 19-04-2005, 10:15 PM
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ok will try to tighten...if no joy ill try a new belt...if still no joy i will turn the radio up
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could it be because it has a tiny little turbo
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p.s. I run a t4, so its not bigger than mine before you say it
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could it be because it has a tiny little turbo
Erm, the sierra aint turbo'd you bean tin driving scumbag
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the adjuster can sieze (my air con one did) the can be freed off fairly easily with wd 40 and working it back and forth.
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yeah I do know Lee...



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ok cheers Steve will look

Westy...go back to oz u great bloody galar
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I am apparently you can re apply for a 2 year visa

and its "you flamming galar" not bloody galar... pah, Your so not Australian like me
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