RazMan
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| posted on 15/1/08 at 05:34 PM |
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Escort 1.4 noises
I've bought a runabout in the form of a 1995 Escort 1.4 and although it is cosmetically quite good it has a rather noisy power steering pump
which whines especially when cold.
Do I need to worry about it or should I just buy some earplugs?
Also it often stalls when coming to junctions, although it starts every time and seems very smooth. It badly lacks power in the mid range and flooring
it doesn't seem to make any difference - however 75 bhp is a little less than I'm used to 
I'm thinking about cleaning the ICV for starters but has anyone got any other ideas?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 15/1/08 at 05:46 PM |
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check the condition of the p/s oil, if its got any left, could be air in the pump because its low.
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/1/08 at 05:55 PM |
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The level is fine although there seems to be a small trace of oil seeping out somewhere - nothing major though. If air was allowed to enter at some
point, does it need bleeding?
Would power steering additive quieten it or is it just snake oil?
[Edited on 15-1-08 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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