vr6_super 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hey all, back to the steering problem again lol.Hasnt been too bad recently but have had this for a while but only really noticed it tonight when I was parking up.When I am stationary, engine on, and have the wheels str8, I turn it a bit to the left, get a knocking noise, turn it to the right, another knocking noise, like a thud, if you like.Any ideas?Kinda thinking the rack might be on its way out but it was only a recon one 2 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
VDub_Steve 1 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Maybe top mounts Link to post Share on other sites
beardyvr6 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 might want to be looking at replacing your p.a.s pump Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'd say top mounts Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 cheers for the replies, the top mounts have been changed though the garage guy does think they have been fitted the wrong way lol from the previous mech, dont know if they can be fitted upside down or not thoughthe pas pump could be an option as when i had it in at the vw garage that was one of the things they thought was up with it Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 ive got that same problem u cant find out what it is all my mounts are new so could the pas casue this Link to post Share on other sites
yakuza racer 16 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 i came to post the same issue, it could be the POS pump cause mine was/is leaking and it could be causing something.my mounts all round was replaced two months ago so it couldn't be it. how do i/we check if it's the power steering pump?how do we check if it's the inner cv, top shock mounts, steering rack ends. <-- could be any of these as per my deductions.thanks gents Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 i am going to change the power steering pump and see what happens. had three garages look at it and they all said mechanically its fine Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 hi did u ever find out what the knockig noise was when turning the steering wheel cause i get the same noise but cant find out what it is everything seems fine Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 na mate, had a look at the price of replacement pump and put on back burner for now, doing induction kit, coolant and oil change at the mofrom what i hear it could the pump on the way out, steering does feel heavier than it used to and previous owner used atf as opposed to hydraulic fluid, apparently it corrodes pipes or something like that Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 i there did u fin dout what your knocking noiseive still got mine ive changed ball joint,arm,wishbone and still getting the noise doing my head in now Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 nah not found out yet but not as bad as yours i think tbhi only really notice it when turning the steering wheel when stationary or going slowly, and the power steering is absolutely shit so thinking the pump may be fukd or possibly no fluid left Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 This IS you power steering pump. Most pumps do this very slightly on full lock when they are starting to pack up, and you can hear it as well as feel it. It's like a ticking sound with a whine, and the steering wheel twitches. As the pump gets worse, the sound gets louder and the steering wheel starts to kick. The end result is your steering gets VERY heavy, but the car is still drivable, just wouldn't recommend driving very far like that, basically to the next garage to get it changed!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 yeah the steering is twitching and kicking, ah well off to find a new pump,cheers for the help mate Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 best place to get a new pump?just had a quick swatch before leaving for work and see euro car parts have a couple tho they are for 1997 vr6 whereas mine is 1996, any difference? Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 think you'll find they are the same. also check GSF and TPS....premium members get discounts from these 2...... Link to post Share on other sites
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