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VX Calais steering pump moaning

Bobbybollox

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Hello all,
my 2000 VX Calais v8 steering pump is moaning like hell at me with every turn of the steering wheel, especially at low speed,and theres a loud whining noise whilst driving/accelerating almost like the noise of cooling fans. I'm wondering if the steering pump is on the way out as last week I replaced the radiator and during the operation I accidentally unknowingly dislodged the steering cooler hoses which led the pump to run dry whilst I was checking new rad for leaks. Anybody have experience of similar happenings and can help me out? Do I just go and buy new pump which I think is speed sensitive type ie;more expensive,?? I've tried bleeding it a couple of times,jacked up ,turn lock to lock,engine off,but it still sounds bad.
Cheers,Bob.
 
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