evo33
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Hi,
I have the same problem as dawg explained in his post http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/91703-knock-play-steering.html
Original fault (courtesy of dawg):
When the cars stationary, i quickly turn the steering wheel left, right and it knocks from down the end of the column, seems to have a bit of play. And the other thing is, when i go over bumps and onto driveways when the wheels hit the bump you can really feel the hit through the steering wheel as it jerks it say 5mm around when it hits. Also when im driving at any speed eg say over 60, when going through rough patches on the road, the steering wheel/column vibrates and bounces up an down.
I have replaced my front struts (complete full kit), have replaced tails-shaft, have replaced power steering high pressure hose and still didn't solve the problem $1,500 later.
Originally my 1st rack was under warranty and the faulty rack was leaking. Got a replacement rack and that's when the noise began. 5 mechanics couldn't diagnose the fault after been told a whole bunch of crap to replace other parts which didn't fix the fault and cost me almost more then the car is worth. After finally getting around to getting another replacement rack from Australian Power Steering the leak stopped but a whole new problem began.
That's when I wen't on a spending spree to try to fix the fault not been told that I was given a faulty rack through my warranty!!! After I got another replacement rack under warranty (3rd rack) it was perfect for the first 2000kms with no leaks and no clunking noises.
I moved states, traveled 2,000kms and guess what? the clunking noise has began. The problem is that I get a clunk noise coming from the front and can feel it in the steering wheel and the floor of the car when I drive slowly over bumps and go up or down driveways.
I have discovered that my power steering fluid in the reservoir tank is now actually leaking out from the top outwards - through the main cap which is screwed securley. It's as if there the power steering fluid is not going through the power steering rack now. When I had the 3rd rack fitted I made sure the level of power steering fluid was correct in the reservoir tank. But now after driving from SA to QLD it's close to the top of the lid and seems way to much? I have not added any extra power steering fluid and it puzzles me why the level of the fluid has risen in the reservoir tank?
Does anyone know what the problem could be why I am getting these clunks of sound and now most importantly why the power steering fluid is spilling out of the reservoir tank?
The rack is only 4wks old and has done 2,700kms...
Any help is much appreciated please.
regards,
Adrian.
I have the same problem as dawg explained in his post http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/91703-knock-play-steering.html
Original fault (courtesy of dawg):
When the cars stationary, i quickly turn the steering wheel left, right and it knocks from down the end of the column, seems to have a bit of play. And the other thing is, when i go over bumps and onto driveways when the wheels hit the bump you can really feel the hit through the steering wheel as it jerks it say 5mm around when it hits. Also when im driving at any speed eg say over 60, when going through rough patches on the road, the steering wheel/column vibrates and bounces up an down.
I have replaced my front struts (complete full kit), have replaced tails-shaft, have replaced power steering high pressure hose and still didn't solve the problem $1,500 later.
Originally my 1st rack was under warranty and the faulty rack was leaking. Got a replacement rack and that's when the noise began. 5 mechanics couldn't diagnose the fault after been told a whole bunch of crap to replace other parts which didn't fix the fault and cost me almost more then the car is worth. After finally getting around to getting another replacement rack from Australian Power Steering the leak stopped but a whole new problem began.
That's when I wen't on a spending spree to try to fix the fault not been told that I was given a faulty rack through my warranty!!! After I got another replacement rack under warranty (3rd rack) it was perfect for the first 2000kms with no leaks and no clunking noises.
I moved states, traveled 2,000kms and guess what? the clunking noise has began. The problem is that I get a clunk noise coming from the front and can feel it in the steering wheel and the floor of the car when I drive slowly over bumps and go up or down driveways.
I have discovered that my power steering fluid in the reservoir tank is now actually leaking out from the top outwards - through the main cap which is screwed securley. It's as if there the power steering fluid is not going through the power steering rack now. When I had the 3rd rack fitted I made sure the level of power steering fluid was correct in the reservoir tank. But now after driving from SA to QLD it's close to the top of the lid and seems way to much? I have not added any extra power steering fluid and it puzzles me why the level of the fluid has risen in the reservoir tank?
Does anyone know what the problem could be why I am getting these clunks of sound and now most importantly why the power steering fluid is spilling out of the reservoir tank?
The rack is only 4wks old and has done 2,700kms...
Any help is much appreciated please.
regards,
Adrian.