Power steering pump-any idea how much i should expect to pay to get a s/h one supplied and fitted?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #1
    The one on my mk 1 Sax is so noisy it's driving me nuts! 'StompinSara' said hers was the same, and it's been like it for 18 months! i doubt it's as loud as my b*stard though! also maybe i could get a new bearing fitted (i imagine that's what's causing all the row) any advice much appreciated, thanks.
  2. Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1
    #2
    whack it wiv a hammer, it worked for me
  3. Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 Horsham Posts: 1855 Leon Cupra 200 TDI
    #3
    as above.. give the hammer a go before you try a new one. they are quite easy to remove. theres a guide on here somwhere im sure. just use the search page.
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #4
    But it works fine, it's just got a loud noise like a worn out bearing, surely a hammer won't sort that?
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #5
    £50-70 for a pump £40-60 fitting
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom View Post
    £50-70 for a pump £40-60 fitting
    Best i give it the hammer treatment first *clutches at straws* !
  7. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #7
    thats only a temp fix though
  8. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom View Post
    thats only a temp fix though
    That will do for me, i get to keep more beer tokens for a while!
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #9
    well it could last for a few mins upto a few months
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom View Post
    well it could last for a few mins upto a few months
    I still can't understand how it could stop the noise.......................
  11. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #11
    sorry i actually read you first post hitting it wont do anything. the noise is probably the bearings inside dead or lack of fluid.
    Hitting it sometimes gets a non working pump going again
  12. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom View Post
    sorry i actually read you first post hitting it wont do anything. the noise is probably the bearings inside dead or lack of fluid.
    Hitting it sometimes gets a non working pump going again
    That's what i thought, seems like i've been getting duffo info GRRR!
  13. Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 King's lynn Posts: 2073 Turbocharged vtr
    #13
    Just a buy a second hand one and fit yourself.
  14. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by iSlayeR View Post
    Just a buy a second hand one and fit yourself.
    Nah, too old to clamber about under cars (boo-hoo!)
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #15
    pm saxosapares he might have one and he also buys them
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxovtsmad View Post
    pm saxosapares he might have one and he also buys them
    I'll check them, thanks.
  17. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven
    #17
    he is a member on this forum mate
  18. L-plater Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 60 2000, mango furio
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom View Post
    £50-70 for a pump £40-60 fitting
    wtf where from local scrappy sells them for £15
  19. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 223
    #19
    can you describe the noise? mine makes a very loud whine whenever it's working under load but i always thought that was normal for the saxo?
  20. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by russelldav View Post
    can you describe the noise? mine makes a very loud whine whenever it's working under load but i always thought that was normal for the saxo?
    Mine is a constant horrible grinding noise, you can hear it above the engine on tickover!
  21. Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR
    #21
    that defo dont sound good.

    grab one from a scappies for about £50. then put a post on here for some1 close to you to fit it for a few £££

    generally good guys on he3re, if they can help you, they generally will.

    i love you saxp!
  22. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #22
    hit the metal part of the pump from under the car with a hammer. you may notice a difference in tone lol

    the easiest way other than that to sort it is to get a another pump tbh though. got myself a 2nd hand pump for £50 and fitted it (pipe was a little seized but did it eventually)
  23. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LSOfreak View Post
    hit the metal part of the pump from under the car with a hammer. you may notice a difference in tone lol

    the easiest way other than that to sort it is to get a another pump tbh though. got myself a 2nd hand pump for £50 and fitted it (pipe was a little seized but did it eventually)
    I take it the hammer treatment is a waste of time then!
  24. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #24
    Update....gave it a few clouts with the hammer, just to satisfy my curiosity and, you guessed it, it's just the same! strange though, it sounds louder in the car than underneath!
  25. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #25
    just deal with until it finally gives out lol unless its really bothering you
  26. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2008 preston lancashire Posts: 3210 1999 mango west coast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    #26
    hahaha mines still doing it...!!!! you can only really hear mine though on the 2nd ignition click.... once the engines running you cant hear it
  27. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #27
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stompin-sarah View Post
    hahaha mines still doing it...!!!! you can only really hear mine though on the 2nd ignition click.... once the engines running you cant hear it
    How long has your's been like it now?
  28. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2008 preston lancashire Posts: 3210 1999 mango west coast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    #28
    mines been like that since i bought it in aug 08
  29. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..
    #29
    just fit new one...................
  30. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel
    #30
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stompin-sarah View Post
    mines been like that since i bought it in aug 08
    That settles it then, i'll just use it until the pump 'gives up the ghost'! (it's been the same since i bought the car in Feb, don't seem to have got any worse!