Bobbybollox
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- Feb 21, 2013
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- Gosford
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- VX Calais 5.7
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.
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.