power steering pump, vid - Saxperience

leeham987 · 18th June 2010, 06:27

hi

i've posted before about my pump but just wanted to mkae sure it is the pump before i mess with it.
click on the link should take you to a video of the pump and the noise its making.

does it need changing? also i've tried hitting it with something but only works for a while.

http://s978.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=MOV02277.mp4

savo · 18th June 2010, 08:38

I'm in work so cant see the vid. If it works for a while when you hit it then its defo your pump on the way out. Phone round the scrappies and get yourself a second hand one (brand new will cost a fortune).

thenice · 18th June 2010, 09:04

Probably a shot bearing, like my one had. Unplug the pump to make sure the noise is coming from it, if so replace the pump like i did (i got lucky, i managed to get one for £20, and paid £40 to get it fitted!) the going rate for them is anything from about £50-£80, depending on where you go, if you're handy you can diy, so they told me. Hope this helps, good luck.

leeham987 · 18th June 2010, 14:58

cheers for the replys, got reconditioned pump for £80 not too bad.

hmmm now need someone to fit it cheap lol

or is it an easy job?

thenice · 19th June 2010, 11:06

A guy on here said he done his himself and it took him about 1/2 hour, just got to get the car nice and high to access it, after fitting turn the wheel from lock to lock plenty of times to bleed it. Or be lazy, like me and pay to get it done.....

Luke-saxo · 19th June 2010, 11:25

my mate changed his on his westy and said it wasnt hard i need to fit my new one as it packed up months ago

leeham987 · 19th June 2010, 11:51

think i may get someone else to do it lol

proper novice when it comes to cars, dont wanna mess it up.

BobC^m · 19th June 2010, 12:04

Hi, I think thenice is right, the noise is probably a worn bearing. £80 will get you a secondhand one and not a refurbished one. Refurbished ones are around £200.

leeham987 · 19th June 2010, 12:08

ah ok, cheers for the help.

is the pump easy to remove?

if i can remove it myself and take it to the garage i can get my new one on monday thats all.

BobC^m · 19th June 2010, 12:18

Yes it's simple to remove.

1) unplug the pump electrical connector before starting
2) Disconnect the high pressure metal pipe (outlet) 17mm spanner I seem to remember
3) Disconnect the low pressure return pipe (return); you'll need a screwdriver to unclip the jubilee clip
4) Undo the securing bracket nuts
5) Remove the pump; drain and dispose of the fluid responsibly
6) Remove the filler reservoir pipe - you'll need to transfer it to the replacement pump

Fitting is the reverse.

You'll need a litre of PAS fluid to topup. You'll need a small jubilee clip to secure the low pressure return pipe to the pump

leeham987 · 19th June 2010, 15:48

is all pas fluid the same?

also whats the filler reservoir pipe?

complete novice im afraid

leeham987 · 19th June 2010, 20:10

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hi what kind of power steering pump is this? doesnt look like the one ive got.

been to garage and this is what they had for a saxo furio. havent bought it obviously.

leeham987 · 19th June 2010, 20:10

sorry, this is the pic

thenice · 19th June 2010, 22:08

Oh, it's the belt driven one, we have all been talking at cross purposes!

leeham987 · 19th June 2010, 22:24

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Originally Posted by thenice

Oh, it's the belt driven one, we have all been talking at cross purposes!

ive got an electric one, not belt driven though. im confused lol.

http://www.aepdirect.com/index.php?o...tm_medium=base

thats the one i need i think. but not brand new. sorry about the confusion.

leeham987 · 20th June 2010, 08:01

http://www.aepdirect.com/index.php?o...tm_medium=base

could anyone tell me if this is the kind of pump i need? from looking at the vid.
getting one today.

thenice · 20th June 2010, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeham987

ive got an electric one, not belt driven though. im confused lol.

http://www.aepdirect.com/index.php?o...tm_medium=base

thats the one i need i think. but not brand new. sorry about the confusion.

In your pic, it clearly shows a pulley.......

leeham987 · 20th June 2010, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenice

In your pic, it clearly shows a pulley.......

noooo i went to the garage having phoned up asking for an electric pump and thats what i was shown when i went to have a look. but it doesnt look anything like the one ive got already in the car.

mine has no pulleys, belts etc. just 2 tubes and an electric cable.

doesnt matter now anywho, bought an electric pump for £130 reconditioned.

so thats my job for the day sorted.

thanks for all your help

thenice · 20th June 2010, 12:41

Right, let's get this sorted once and for all! there are 2 types, one is a manual belt driven one, the other is an electric one-you have the electric one, simples!

leeham987 · 20th June 2010, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenice

Right, let's get this sorted once and for all! there are 2 types, one is a manual belt driven one, the other is an electric one-you have the electric one, simples!

lol. can you tell im new to this? haha