Cable Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Ok I've got my Supra now and I'm very chuffed, however there is one thing that is bugging me. On start up from cold the steering is as if it non-assisted (very heavy), after about a minute of warming up you try and steer again and it kinda makes a 'clunk' noise and then everything is fine again I have power steering. It's as if something is stuck and when it's warmed up a little it loosens... Doesn't do if you turn it off and start it again etc. Any ideas? Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Have you checked the fluid level and condition? Maybe a fluid change at least could help. Its been very cold at the moment, was you letting your supra warm for a while first at idle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Jurgen encountered this problem first and had the fluid changed, it helped apparently but didn't rectify it. It was quite mild this morning and did it again, I've not experienced anything like it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'm no expert Neil but could it be the belt slipping? It would explain how when warm it works because obviously there is more friction on the pulleys when warm.. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Not the PS Pump surely on its way out? How old is the car mate? I'm sure it's not as Jurgen is brilliant and he'd of had this checked out. Perhaps as JonnyKnox said, the belt couod be slipping. It certainly squealed on mine until I had it replaced, but that was the crank damper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Jurgen thinks that it's got a lazy pump. It works fine once warm it's just not ideal sitting on my drive ticking over for a couple of mins warming it up at 6:30am. I just hope it isn't the rack. i will change the pump first and see what occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 my power steering pulley has just started squeeking and the oil is starting to look a little bit low are these thing self lube-ing and what type of oil do you put in it ? might do an oil change first and maybe belt after that but i only changed the belt the start of 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 neil was already aware of this issue and we only had 1 week to rectify this issue (from collecting car from docks then prep and deliver in 1 week time is not on or side) so we decided to take the car to mechanics and changed the fluid it help a little but on mornings when cold steering is still heavy for 30 seconds or so then its fine (we were told the pump is lazy and could last anything from 3 months to 2 years..) so we advised neil of the problem as honesty is the best policy and told him to maybe put up with it for a while or change within the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Yep Jurgen, as mentioned above, I and many, many members here would never doubt your honesty and professionalism mate. Fair play to you for pointing it out in a proactive manner. Well done Neil, post up in the wanted section maybe mate for a new/sh pump just in case it goes soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Yep Jurgen has been very helpful with this problem. I just wanted to post on here to see if anybody else has encountered summat like this before I go changing things I don't need changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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