Power Steering Clunk

[surreyranger]

Wonder if anyone has any knowledge on this.

My Galaxy (2000 on a "Y" plate) clunks a bit when wiggling the steering while the Engine is off - but disappears once the engine is started.

 

Checked my MG ZTT and it does exactly the same.

Now, either both have problems - or there is a simple explanation such as this is a normal phenomenon.

Some noises may be noticed as there is deliberate in-built play in the steering system somewhere, that is removed once the power steering pump is running.

 

I have read a note in a website (mazda I think) as follows:

"A slight noise is normal as the rack is supposed to shift in its bushings when you turn the wheel at idle - the longitudinal load is around 1,500lbs. Of course the wheel should only be turned with the car moving where possible."

 

Anyone know if this is true/possible/complete pants?

 

Thanks in advance

Edited July 20, 2007 by surreyranger

[seatkid]

I think its quite normal. Oil pressure takes up the play.

 

My 3 yr old Skoda does the same.

[mikej]

:lol: My how times have changed there was a time when a Skoda wouldn't last 3 years sorry i just couldn't resist it. :lol:

[mumof4]

:) My how times have changed there was a time when a Skoda wouldn't last 3 years sorry i just couldn't resist it. :lol:

 

 

Oh mike...gonna tangle with SK are you????? :lol: ..what music would you like played at your funeral???..any particular preference on flowers???? :lol:

[mikej]

:lol: No am too old so i'll quit while i'm ahead :lol:

[gregers]

you bloody coward :) :lol: :lol: :P :lol:

[MadBaz]

Mikej only voiced what we were all thinking :lol:

 

 

 

PS: If Skoda did an full size mpv i'd be first in the queue

Edited July 21, 2007 by MADBAZ

[mikej]

:rolleyes: What Skoda and queue in the same sentence lol , what queue ? :D