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220SLi16v · 20-09-2005, 14:50

I've had a leak in the power steering just below the reservoir for some time but not got round to fixing it, recently the level in the res dropped to below min and since the pump has started making some odd noises as if it has taken in some air into the system, this happens particularly when cold and the pump seems to knock and make sloshing noises, is it easy to bleed or have I knackered it?

Paul

cosb6 · 20-09-2005, 15:03

It should "self bleed". Mine ran out completely, and I just filled it and it's bene fine since...

220SLi16v · 20-09-2005, 15:09

Cheers mate, so sounds like the pump could be shot then.

nebburns · 20-09-2005, 16:08

fill the system up again, start the car and put it on full lock to one side, hold it there, and then full lock to the other. Thats how you bleed the system. Should state in the haynes.

Somone about 3 weeks ago (i think) gave a full method of how to bleed it, just search power steering or something like that.

Ben.

BrianR · 20-09-2005, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by nebburns

fill the system up again, start the car and put it on full lock to one side, hold it there, and then full lock to the other. Thats how you bleed the system. Should state in the haynes.

I had to do that after replacing the PAS pump on mine. Made a bloody awful noise whilst I was doing so - I thought it was about to self-destruct. After a few cycles of wheel-shuffling, though, it settled down and was okay.

quoman · 21-09-2005, 06:57

recon pump+£135 plus vat exchange 12 month warranty
recon rack (rover) =£110 plus vat 12 month warranty
recon rack (honda) =£185 plus vat 12 month warranty

plus full technical support! (ask madhatman!!)

The Mad Hat Man · 21-09-2005, 07:18

Not wishing to do Quoman out of business.

Having just replaced (unnecessarily) my PAS pump - I have a spare used but good one - If you need it - £40 plus carriage.

if you need to change it - good luck - it took me 3 days!

chat before yu do - there are a few nasties to be aware of.

20-09-2005, 14:50	#1
220SLi16v Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Car: Rover 200 (-95) Posts: 170	Air in my power steering? oooops I've had a leak in the power steering just below the reservoir for some time but not got round to fixing it, recently the level in the res dropped to below min and since the pump has started making some odd noises as if it has taken in some air into the system, this happens particularly when cold and the pump seems to knock and make sloshing noises, is it easy to bleed or have I knackered it? Paul

21-09-2005, 06:57	#6
quoman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: west wickham,kent Car: Classic Rover Posts: 60	power steering services recon pump+£135 plus vat exchange 12 month warranty recon rack (rover) =£110 plus vat 12 month warranty recon rack (honda) =£185 plus vat 12 month warranty plus full technical support! (ask madhatman!!)

21-09-2005, 07:18	#7
The Mad Hat Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basingstoke Car: Rover 200 Coupe Posts: 342	Air in my power steering? oooops Not wishing to do Quoman out of business. Having just replaced (unnecessarily) my PAS pump - I have a spare used but good one - If you need it - £40 plus carriage. if you need to change it - good luck - it took me 3 days! chat before yu do - there are a few nasties to be aware of.

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20-09-2005, 15:03	#2
cosb6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melton Mowbray (land of Pork Pies) Car: MG ZR Posts: 8,242	It should "self bleed". Mine ran out completely, and I just filled it and it's bene fine since...

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220SLi16v Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Car: Rover 200 (-95) Posts: 170	Cheers mate, so sounds like the pump could be shot then.

20-09-2005, 16:08	#4
nebburns Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midlands, Gaydon Car: Rover 200Vi 217bhp. Honda CTR FN2 - VTEC YOOO! Posts: 2,425	fill the system up again, start the car and put it on full lock to one side, hold it there, and then full lock to the other. Thats how you bleed the system. Should state in the haynes. Somone about 3 weeks ago (i think) gave a full method of how to bleed it, just search power steering or something like that. Ben.

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