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clunking and wallowy steering?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:58 pm
by hwyaden
i've had a clunking from the back drivers side for a few weeks now and i guess it's the arb bushes as it sounds the same as when the front ones were worn out. today i smelt a rubbery burning smell for a while and the steering now seems a bit 'wallowy' or vague. any ideas? i guess a trip to the garage is in order thought i could do without that this week as i have a million and one appointments to get to
Re: clunking and wallowy steering?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:58 pm
by jimmo62
How is the power steering pump connected - could it be a drive belt has started to disintegrate (hence burning rubbery smell and bad steering if it's slipping)
Re: clunking and wallowy steering?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:57 pm
by Simon Jones
Power steering pump is gear driven so no belts to worry about. Don't ignore the burning smell. It could be something ignificant, but if it were a drivebelt failing, then you could loose power to the water pump which would lead to overheating. Worse still, you could be looking at a safety or fire hazard.
Re: clunking and wallowy steering?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:26 am
by hwyaden
ooh er - i've booked it in the garage to be looked over
