Today my loveable car developed a new problem (one of many since purchasing the car a couple of months ago) . A sort of growling/ tapping noise started which seems to be coming from the engine area. It hasn't hindered the power output but is quite a noticeable noise and now the powersteering does not seem to be working properly.
Any ideas??
I have a C5 2.2HDI 2001 model if that helps
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It sounds like the power steering pump groaning because it's low on oil.
I don't know where the pump reservoir is on the 2.2 - check your drivers' handbook for its location.
I don't know where the pump reservoir is on the 2.2 - check your drivers' handbook for its location.
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I would certainly give it a couple of days to get any air bubbles out. Then see (or rather hear) what happens.
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Given the flow rate through the steering system I would'nt expect it to hold air for more than a minute or two of driving.Paul-R wrote:I would certainly give it a couple of days to get any air bubbles out. Then see (or rather hear) what happens.
In what way is the power steering not working correctly?
Q for the gallery does the 2.2 have one of those rubberised crank pulleys?
Whatever would suggest careful check of belts.
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