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jwdg298 · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:51 Post subject: Lost power steering

Hi all,

As stated, this morning I was on full lock and suddenly the steering kind of groaned and then got Very stiff. I managed to drive home but it was really difficult at low speed.

Checked the fluid level which looks okay, so wondered what my next nightmare could be? Any advice appreciated.
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jwdg298 · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:56 Post subject:

Bit more info, just been out and started her up, have it a Rev and it SEEMS to have sorted itself out. What could cause that?

Thanks
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andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

Re -check for leaks, also check the pump belt is tight enough.
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Lewis · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:25 Post subject:

If memory serves me right jwdg298 has a 2.8TD L400, which do not use pump belts, the pump is mechanical.

There may be some contamination or air in the system, which has built up. The 'groan' makes me tend towards thinking of an air bubble. I would be inclined to flush the system through with fresh Dexron II.

There is always a chance that something has built up and got stuck in the cooling pipe that runs along the front of the Deli, behind the front panel.

HTH
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jwdg298 · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 19:59 Post subject:

Hi Andy and Lewis,

Thanks for the advice. You are correct Lewis, she's an L400, I thought I had that in my signature but obviously not. I'll try and sort that for next time Wink

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Is there any advice on here about flushing the power steering fluid? I've had a quick look but no joy.

It's horrible, watery and black so probably worth doing anyway.

She did it again this afternoon but after a good bit of right boot the problem cleared and hasn't returned (yet).

Thanks again
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Lewis · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:47 Post subject:

The Tech faqs section has the workshop manuals.

This is the steering one:-

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B7mb6ykhrT40aXJxMnBCRnozWG8?usp=drive_web&ddrp=1

See section 10.

HTH
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jwdg298 · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 16:52 Post subject:

Thanks for the advice, i'll give it a go (along with all the other things I want to do when funds allow.......... :? ) although haven't had the issue since first occurrence
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jwdg298 · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 16:54 Post subject:

............and wow Lewis, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. That's a goldmine :D
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