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04-08-2006, 07:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Well it had to happen sooner or latter,the misses took the SR wagon to the shops today as she was looking for a park she heard all sorts of noises from under the bonnet and naturally kept driving,until she couldnt steer it any more,and lights flashing on the dash,turned out the bloody power steering pump pulley broke(PLASTIC) which in turn broke the belt which then broke the belt tensioner in half................aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.what an afternoon.
Its all fixed now,like new, better(or lighter anyway) steering than before. All up $75 for a pump,belt $25 ,$60 for a tensioner and $145 for the tow home. I was going to change the belt this morning as well, but it was too cold..............so I told the misses to take it shopping in stead of her car. |
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04-08-2006, 07:09 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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Damn , That is annoying , like when your picking your nose and you get a nosebleed ,
Geez I Hate that ! Nah Power Steering Pumps are a ***** , My Pulley had 2 6mm cracks in it , Cheap Chyneese Plastic !
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04-08-2006, 09:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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A similar thing happened to my EF, luckily though I just installed a new pump assembly, no other damage, did it on the side of the road (ex missus was borrowing it so she called me & explained the problem, luckily I had a spare) so all went well. A tow would have cost me a few $$$ as in Vic the RACV only tow @8 klms on basic roadside membership, were/are you not a member of NRMA? If not, this may be worth considering as $145 is money better spent elsewhere.
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04-08-2006, 09:50 PM
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Burnin Rubber
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Hmmmm, when you hear an engine noise that isnt normal, stopping is generally the besr idea me thinks,
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05-08-2006, 12:10 PM
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Fantastic Plastic
Join Date: Jan 2006
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bummer , although you just reminded me that i have to check the fluid level in my power steering / its getting a little tight . cheers
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05-08-2006, 12:52 PM
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Thats a shame that happen, but it good to hear that it's all better now.
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05-08-2006, 01:51 PM
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Tickford Equiped
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tweed Coast
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is a power steering pump only worth $75??? I would have thought more than that. ah well makes me feel a bit better about being slack and not checking the fluid as often as i should (I Have a leak, i am yet to find time to look at & Fix).
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05-08-2006, 07:47 PM
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05-08-2006, 08:17 PM
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are also plastic.It was a very easy job to do as the tensioner has 3 bolts it just better not have to do it at all.I also found the idler pulley bearings are replacable 60032rs from memory so at least they are servicable. These parts $$$$$ were second hand from Parts plus at narrellan. |
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