Power steering pump

goatboy · Unread post by **goatboy** » 11 Nov 2004, 16:30

i heard that Peugeot power steering pumps are the same on lots of different models.
I think my 205 diesel power steering pump is on its way out.
Does anybody know if it is the same as the ones off other 205/309/405?
If so hopefully I can get one from a scrap yard as I don't have £100 to spare for a new one....
Thanks!

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 11 Nov 2004, 16:50

Is your pump driven by a belt from the camshaft at the flywheel side of engine? This is a diesel thing because the injector pump is taking the place of where it tends to be on petrol models. You should still get a scrap one easily enough. I wouldn't pay more than 45 quid for one (and would expect to pay less!).

goatboy · Unread post by **goatboy** » 11 Nov 2004, 20:51

errr... yes it has its own belt and is on the right hand side of the engine as you look at it with your head under the bonnet. [;)]
Does this mean a pump from any diesel pug will work?
I guess 309 and 205 will be the same as they use the same engine but what about 405 or even a BX? You tend to see more diesel ones of these...
Thanks for the reply by the way![:D]

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 11 Nov 2004, 21:19

405 apparently not - at least not the ones from the last century! The early ones before 92 might be adaptable but then they stuck it under the alternator with a tensioner and a big belt. Looks like safest bet is 205 or 309 from a scrap. Ask the Citroen department on this forum for info on BX!
Try online www.carparts-uk.com - they are quick and you get lots of quotes.

martyb2 · Unread post by **martyb2** » 11 Nov 2004, 22:06

the citroen bx wont work as it runs off an lhm system that also controls the brakes and the suspension

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 11 Nov 2004, 22:09

Why don't they have hydraulic doors as well and be done with it - bloody Citroens! (joke)

martyb2 · Unread post by **martyb2** » 11 Nov 2004, 22:17

better still. just ban the french as well, lol

goatboy · Unread post by **goatboy** » 12 Nov 2004, 13:27

of course, forgot about the daft hydraulics.
Thanks guys. Looks like I am off to trawl round the scrap yards

kevin · Unread post by **kevin** » 12 Nov 2004, 16:52

Out of curiosity, what's the problem with the steering?

goatboy · Unread post by **goatboy** » 15 Nov 2004, 14:36

It is very lumpy and rather shakey at low speed and seems to be getting heavier.
So I thought it proably is the pump. If I could get one for cheap enough I may as well replace it....

kevin · Unread post by **kevin** » 15 Nov 2004, 18:49

Before condemming the pump, have you checked the UJ at the bottom of the steering collumn. This is known to sieze up.
Mine almost siezed solid, after liberal quantities of copper grease everything is ok so far.
Kevin

goatboy · Unread post by **goatboy** » 15 Nov 2004, 20:18

I gave it a good squirt of WD40 and regreased the RAM too and it didn't seem to make much difference. The other thing is the PS fluid is a mucky browny red colour and not a nice bright red. I have heard this is a sign of Pump failure too, or am I wrong ( I would like to be wrong as it would be cheaper!!)

kevin · Unread post by **kevin** » 16 Nov 2004, 17:25

Try changing the fluid first, it should be a nice red colour

goatboy · Unread post by **goatboy** » 16 Nov 2004, 18:50

cool, will do.
How do you drain the system though?
I hear it will bleed itself by turning the steering a few times and it should force bubbles out of the resevoir but I am not sure...
Any tips?

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 16 Nov 2004, 19:00

Undoing the pipe unions at the rack end is probably the best way. Someone might have a better idea.