James

Active Member

• Oct 20, 2007

• #1

When i start up in the morning, for the first few moment of triying to turn the wheel it is ok to start with, then I find it realy stiff as if the pump is not working, then it clears up for the rest of the day.

Any one got any ideas.

Thanks

 

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pimackenzie

New Member

• Oct 21, 2007

• #2

hi mate
if its damp in the morning, perhaps the power steering belt is slipping.
check the tension or replace the belt

 

discoade

New Member

• Oct 21, 2007

• #3

Change the oil ?!?

 

James

Active Member

• Oct 21, 2007

• #4

Thanks, The belt is not that old, but I will check the tension on it. Changing the oil was what I was trying to avoid doing.

 

Jason2

Well-Known Member

• Oct 21, 2007

• #5

James said:

Thanks, The belt is not that old, but I will check the tension on it. Changing the oil was what I was trying to avoid doing.

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At least check the oil level as mine leaks like a bad boostun!

 

James

Active Member

• Oct 21, 2007

• #6

Cheers, I have already checked the oil level, I will check the belt although there is no squeeling like a belt slipping.

 

RAZ8550TDI

New Member

• Oct 21, 2007

• #7

sound like its just slipping on start up, just be that the belt is cold and need a lil tighten up thats all.

 

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locket

Active Member

• Oct 22, 2007

• #8

James said:

When i start up in the morning, for the first few moment of triying to turn the wheel it is ok to start with, then I find it realy stiff as if the pump is not working, then it clears up for the rest of the day.

Any one got any ideas.

Thanks

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This sounds very much like the pressure valve in the pump is worn out. Check if there is foaming in the resevoir or signs of overflowing.

If either of those are present you will need to replace the pump as it is not repairable.