power steering

[brend94vr]

hey, every time i turn the wheel in my vr theres a rough sound like parts moving with no lubrication, i have checked the fluid level and theres fluid in there. got told by a bob jayne t-mart guy that the steering rack is leaking, so as soon as i got told that i went to the mechanics and they said its fine, could it just be the power steering pump????

[Bourbonated]

2.....In answer to this same problem I had last year, Hako put up the following, which sorted it out for me:

"I'd check where the steering column goes thru the bulkhead - there is a grommet there that dries out and makes a groaning/creaky noise when turning - spray with WD40 from under the car. This fault is very common so I'd try it first. Post back if you need more explanation."

Check that out before moving any further.

[brend94vr]

ok dumb it down for me haha, whats the bulkhead?

[hako]

It will be the grommet located down the bottom of the steering column where it goes through the firewall - the column turns in this plastic grommet and make a whiny/moany sort of noise whenever it's turned. Fix is to spray with WD40 or similar - best access is from under the car looking up. This problem is very common and lots of people have been misled by unscrupulous mechanics who are out to make a fast buck.

[brend94vr]

so i gotta jack up the car yea?

[Bourbonated]

Well.. Yeah.. Unless you're skinny enough to get under there without jacking it. I usually just chuck it up on ramps briefly.

[brend94vr]

i have a trolley jack and stands so that should do, aite awesome thanks guys its a bloody annoying noise

[BlackVXGTS]

I just put some grease on the end of a thin stick and use it to lubricate the grommet. Easy and you don't need to jack up the car.