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Aug 6th, 2021, 16:42 | #1 |
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Help diagnosing 940 turbo steering noise and leak
Hey guys, can you help me diagnose this?
The car steering started making noises and I realised the fluid was very low. Topped it up and then found a leak on the steering rack. Is the rack surely gone? Is it worth using one of those leak stop liquids? And the noise, does it come form the rack or the pump? The noise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97OqECoh_2o The leak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2fUFyU3R_E Last edited by SalvadorP; Aug 6th, 2021 at 17:33. |
Aug 6th, 2021, 19:52 | #2 |
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A seal in the rack has blown so it will need a replacement rack or a rebuild.
Check the adjustment of the belt as it sounds like the tension might not be right and it is slipping as the stress is put on it at full lock. Normally a knackered pump and or low fluid level will make a groaning noise. |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXT6OXAlsmU About the replacement. Do you think that's something I have to do right away? It says on your tag you sell parts, do you ship abroad? (spain) |
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Aug 6th, 2021, 21:21 | #4 |
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That video sounds like air being forced out of a small gap such as the leaking seal. I would definitely be getting that rack refurbished or finding a replacemwnt one, be careful as there are two types depending on the year of your car.
I'm more than happy to post parts abroad but I have no steering racks unfortunately. |
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Is there a website where I can find a catalog of parts and their numbers for my car? In this case is a 1997 940 Classic Wagon, 135hp, 2.3 TI |
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http://www.myvolvolibrary.info/Tech_...DataPocket.pdf Then for a parts catalogue : https://www.gcp.se/en/ There are 3 different types of steering gear (rack) that may be fitted, you should be able to find out on Pg6 by decoding the Product Plate what sort you have and Pg125 gives other useful information. The second link is to Volvo Genuine Classic Parts, you can find the rack in there and then order it through your Volvo dealer.
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How long that will last is another matter, seeing as you have a leak. The same "squeaky fart" noise is displayed by the brake system when there is air in that as well.
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You are right. I actually thought of that right after i asked. Since that I've found several parts cars on the internet that still have the rack, so I'm probably gonna get one next month.
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I'm considering trying a stop leak product like Lucas, while i look for a used rack. There are several parts cars online that still have the rack, so i can probably find a decent one for cheap. Btw, is this rack the same as the 960, 740? Or are there differences beyond the type? |
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