"Blobby" wrote in message
> Hi,
>
> My 1999 306 1.8 petrol has an intermittent loud squealing sound (sometimes
> sounds as if there is an element of grinding as well), this has been
> happening on and off for a couple of years. It can last for a day or a
week
> at a time and may not do it for a couple of weeks before it returns.
>
> Sod's law states that every time it goes to the garage it never does it.
> They have changed the belt, tensioner and pulley but it still returns.
> Listening to it yesterday evening it would appear that it is coming from
the
> power steering pump, can anyone advise me if this is a likely source of
the
> noise, is it common and a rough guide to the cost of having it replaced at
a
> non main dealer garage.
>
> The sound seems to be engine revs dependant to a degree and full steering
> lock in either direction does produce a low level deep rumbling noise when
> moving.
>
> The noise is getting deeply embarrassing - you can hear me approaching
long
> before you see me!
>
> Thanks for any assistance.
>
Get out your longest screwdriver, place the blade on the pump (when you can
hear the noise) and place handle firmly against your ear. This very high
tech stethascope will identify the source of the noise. Move the blade from
place to place until you confirm it.
If the pump is easy to get at, ie. at the top of the engine, then it is
really a simple job to do. Have a look at
www.parts4peugeot.com (Neat Autos)
for the pump and see what cost an exchange unit would be. Euro Car Parts
also stock them, and you might have a branch closer, though Neat autos are
in West Drayton, very close to Heathrow. An excellent place for all your
Peugeot parts.
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