power steering

1. Haggis_dcfc Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Derby Posts: 410 1.4 saxo furio

   #1 3rd January 2011, 18:54

   my power steering seems to get stiff in the cold but then after a while it works again, is there a problem or just the way it is?,
2. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #2 3rd January 2011, 19:12

   Cold fluid = thicker.

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3. Haggis_dcfc Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Derby Posts: 410 1.4 saxo furio

   #3 3rd January 2011, 19:17

   so theres nothing to worry about? its just a bugger to turn as its dead stiff
   
   but thank you
4. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #4 3rd January 2011, 19:25

   pump could well be getting a bit tired and any slight problem thats un-noticeable in warmer weather is going to be enhanced by the cold as Dave said. If it packs up altogether,then worry. Could always give the pump a hot water bottle to cuddle up to lol
5. Haggis_dcfc Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Derby Posts: 410 1.4 saxo furio

   #5 3rd January 2011, 19:27

   hahahaha just when im trying to do 3 point turns it turns into 3 hour workout
   but yeh it works for now so it wont be ending up in your yard yet!
6. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #6 3rd January 2011, 19:33

   it'd better not either unless its getting lowered lol
7. Haggis_dcfc Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Derby Posts: 410 1.4 saxo furio

   #7 3rd January 2011, 19:34

   it will be in a few months
   gf is paying for windows to be done sometime this month for late crimbo pressent, then if nothing breaks ill save up for springs and stuff
8. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

   #8 11th January 2011, 12:22

   I've been having the same problem!
   I got really worried, thought maybe it was the start of the end or something..
   Does yours make a strange high pitched noise as well when you start driving (once the power steering has kicked back in?)