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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: trippyboy on August 07, 2014, 08:40:06 pm

Title: For the mechanics
Post by: trippyboy on August 07, 2014, 08:40:06 pm
I have a Citroen Dispatch 07 onwards.
When I turn the steering wheel either left or right there is this horrible sound.
Best way I can describe it is its like that sound of coiled spring being stretched.
Any ideas whats wrong folks?
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: Don Kee on August 07, 2014, 09:00:04 pm
Scrap it...  ;D

I'm no mechanic so no idea trip, but you have checked your power steering fluid?
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: dd on August 07, 2014, 09:01:30 pm
Could be leaking fluid and need a hose replacing. I had similar on mine (older version) but my mechanic was able to repair the hose. Citroen wanted around £150 to replace it.
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: trippyboy on August 07, 2014, 09:12:55 pm
The power steering fluid is well topped up, better get it checked out, flipping van is always in use is the trouble
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: duncan h on August 07, 2014, 09:17:33 pm
Its power steering. Air in system!
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: trippyboy on August 07, 2014, 09:35:35 pm
Quote from: duncan h on August 07, 2014, 09:17:33 pm
Its power steering. Air in system!
You sure mate?
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 07, 2014, 09:46:46 pm
i would beg to differ, i would say its the strut top bearing
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: Frankybadboy on August 07, 2014, 09:52:51 pm
take it to lee the citreon specialist :)
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: brianbarber on August 07, 2014, 10:12:21 pm
There was a recall for a bracket on the steering

Might be worth a call to Peugeot

Mr B
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: Gray1 on August 07, 2014, 10:38:18 pm
Or a dry track rod end. Pierce the rubber cover, pump some oil or spray lube into the joint. If the noise goes then change the joint.
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: Spruce on August 08, 2014, 06:53:47 pm
A broken spring?
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: duncan h on August 08, 2014, 06:59:08 pm
Quote from: trippyboy on August 07, 2014, 09:35:35 pm
Quote from: duncan h on August 07, 2014, 09:17:33 pm
Its power steering. Air in system!
You sure mate?

If you put it on either full left or right lock and hold it there. Does it make the noise? if YES its air. If no it could be a few things. Track rod end, wish bone (lower suspension arm) shocker rubbers etc etc. I am a mechanic....was... lol
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: Paul Coleman on August 08, 2014, 07:07:33 pm
Is it only making the noise on full lock or other times?
Title: Re: For the mechanics
Post by: easy clean on August 11, 2014, 10:54:05 pm
Does it make the sound when the van is stationary or do you mean when your driving and turn?