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hi,
just bought a alhambra people carrier. when you turn the wheel left or right, the steering pump( I think) makes a terrible groaning noise, very loud. its o.k when you are driving along, but when parking or reversing etc. it is really bad. it seems to be better if you rev the engine(diesel) .
any ideas? do I worry , or will it just carry on making the noise and I put up with it?
thanks,
doris.

thundercrack Thurs 28/08/08 18:45

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harley_Husky
Thurs 28/08/08
20:45

Doris, check the level, colour and smell of the steering fluid - then report back.

Eddie

thundercrack
Thurs 28/08/08
21:01

Question Author

hi,
clearish colour.level o.k. no smell.
thanks.
alf

bigboots
Thurs 28/08/08
21:54

Unless anyone knows better the fluid should be red with a strong smell, it may have been filled up with the wrong type of oil

chas2008
Fri 29/08/08
09:12

how many miles has it done ?..does it make the noise on full lock when sationary ?..The fluid isnt always red there are variations, VWs take a greenish fluid and Seat are part of VW...
It really does sound like a noisy pump they are available from factors on an exchange basis..

TWR
Fri 29/08/08
12:50

Check for leaks, Air Locks, Power Steering Belts Slack

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