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Buel10

Active Member

• Apr 4, 2022

• #1

Hi all.
After not having used my TD4 for over a week, I went for a short drive and turned back because of this strange noise when I turned the steering wheel. It seems to come from near the centre of the engine, if that makes sense in my pathetic lay-speak.
Here is a video of it from both inside and outside:


Please can I ask for some thoughts?

 

Arctic2

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2022

• #2

How much fluid is in the power steering reservoir? also if you notice the lower arm is moving in the mount.

 

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Buel10

Active Member

• Apr 4, 2022

• #3

Arctic2 said:

How much fluid is in the power steering reservoir? also if you notice the lower arm is moving in the mount.

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Thanks. Just checked and fluid is half way between min and max. also if you notice the lower arm is moving in the mount Didn't notice this!!?!

 

Stv123

Active Member

• Apr 4, 2022

• #4

That sounds like one or both strut top bearings.

To check gently hold the top of the spring while an assistant turns the wheel side to side. If the bearings are dry or damaged you should feel it jump as it makes the noise.

Be careful you don’t trap your arm!!!

Bit of a faff to do but I believe you can regrease them. Took mine to the garage.

 

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Buel10

Active Member

• Apr 23, 2022

• #5

Thanks, guys, had this repaired last week. You were right!!

 

Arctic2

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• Apr 23, 2022

• #6

Buel10 said:

Thanks, guys, had this repaired last week. You were right!!

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Who was ? correct

 

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Buel10

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• Apr 23, 2022

• #7

One strut top bearing

 

Arctic2

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2023

• #8

Buel10 said:

One strut top bearing

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Which one was it ? would it of not been better to change them as a pair.