Inoticed small air bubbles in the container but guys said they have bled the system sand replaced the pump.White Exec wrote:Air in the hydraulic fluid can produce stiff and notchy steering, and lack of smooth power assistance.
Might be worth checking this out.
After driving the car for a short while (or running the engine and moving the steering wheel) dip a sample of LHM from the reservoir with a small clear container. Fluid should not contain bubbles, even microscopic ones.
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My guess is air is trapped somewhere and/or entering the system through the suction line to the pump.
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That's something positive found. Check and carefully remake the hose connections at both ends of the pipe that links reservoir to pump. This is under suction, and air can get drawn in. If ordinary thick jubilee clips have been used, these are not perfectly circular, and can distort the pipework. Best to use thin worm-drive clips, or smooth circular clamp-type ones.
When bleeding the sustem, do it at the four brake calipers:
- Wheels off
- Engine running
- Continuous light pressure on brake pedal
- Bleed in this order: RR, RL, FR, FL
- Expect most of air and fluid to be taken from RR bleed screw, up to 1.5 litres
- Keep reservoir topped up throughout
When bleeding the sustem, do it at the four brake calipers:
- Wheels off
- Engine running
- Continuous light pressure on brake pedal
- Bleed in this order: RR, RL, FR, FL
- Expect most of air and fluid to be taken from RR bleed screw, up to 1.5 litres
- Keep reservoir topped up throughout
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1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
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Well done everybody it was air in the system I get back my car back Monday On the road again.GreatThanks
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Air likely got into the system when the pump was replaced and bleeding it off must have been insufficient. Now let's see if you got the magic carpet ride back and if it stays that way. Good luck ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Another thing that could off cause this is a lose or bent rack. But I would go with the bubbles first. While your at it check the belt to.
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Easiest option is to remove rack and send away to be refurbished.
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