Hamish1000

New Member

• Jun 18, 2008

• #1

I'm still struggling to identify a screaching/whining noise. Any idea's? Here are the details.
After driving for about 15 minutes the car starts to develop a screaching/whining sound occassionally from the front(I think) which only happens when you start to turn the steering. If you apply the brakes it stops.
Sods law was when I took it to RCV in Doncaster, no noise. I was thinking wheel bearings or Power Steering pump/belt. I want to get it sorted as I really like the car, its an X reg 1.8 with 59k miles.
Thanks in advance,
Hamish

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Jun 18, 2008

• #2

as it happens when steerin - I reckon power steering component. Have yu tried removing the pas belt and see if the noise goes?

 

Hamish1000

New Member

• Jun 18, 2008

• #3

Thanks for the prompt reply. If I do this, how will it affect the steering?

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Jun 18, 2008

• #4

very hard - but it will let you find out if thats where the noise is coming from.

 

ming

SPACE TWOT

• Jun 18, 2008

• #5

i agree wiff flops. . . .the belt is toothed but i have seen them still going wiff no teeth left . . . .an old mechnics trick is to mix in a spray canister a very small amount of washing up liquid [fairy is best wiff gaylanders] and spay it direct on yer belt while its running. . . .if squeel stops or get quiter then change belts. . . .but this sounds like power steering parts, make sure that yer highbollick oil is correct . . . .

 

Hamish1000

New Member

• Jun 18, 2008

• #6

I might struggle with the Fairy liquid test as it only happens when on the move, and only as you start a gentle turn, it stops once committed to the turn. The belt looks ok and is not loose.
Next day off I get I'll take the wheels off, check the brakes and Pads, and see if there is any bearing movement before going down the Power Steering Pump/Belt replacement.
Anyway, thanks for the helpful comments so far, I know Gaylanders are not the favourite cars on here. Its good to know people want to help as well as take the ****!
Ta,
Hamish

 

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Sproggy Splodge

New Member

• Jun 28, 2008

• #7

Awight Hamish

cant help with the problem but i live in donny too, so if ever you wants to knock skulls together lemme know

cheers geezer

sprog

 

david451

New Member

• Jun 28, 2008

• #8

ming said:

i agree wiff flops. . . .the belt is toothed but i have seen them still going wiff no teeth left . . . .an old mechnics trick is to mix in a spray canister a very small amount of washing up liquid [fairy is best wiff gaylanders] and spay it direct on yer belt while its running. . . .if squeel stops or get quiter then change belts. . . .but this sounds like power steering parts, make sure that yer highbollick oil is correct . . . .

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Ya mean polly V, not toofed?