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Porker
31-12-2012, 12:18 PM
Hi all,

My steering makes a very whiny noise and vibrates when worked hard or when the engine is cold.

Faulty servo pump? Or simply in need of fresh oil?

On a more positive note, this is my CSL yesterday on the Furkapass, damn that was a handful in these conditions.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/Porkerr/6E46378C-836A-4F2A-8794-1D3EC94B6DE2-266-0000001218F8FFB5.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/Porkerr/D04690F1-F700-4A27-AB0D-AA31FF60CF18-266-0000001229A2834F.jpg
CraigMillwardCroft
31-12-2012, 12:57 PM
Nice conditions :thumbs:
Neil M
31-12-2012, 01:18 PM
Sounds like the bearing might be on it's way out, you don't want it failing in places like that. :(
Worst case scenario if it fails the belts can get caught up, start flailing around and damage the rad/air con etc. So get it sorted ASAP otherwise it will be:bigcry: and lots of Euro's.
Roland
31-12-2012, 04:10 PM
Mine did same a year ago. Oil level was low.
Unfortunately oil carrier is placed below airbox.

Good Luck :thumbs:
Porker
01-01-2013, 05:16 PM
Mine did same a year ago. Oil level was low.
Unfortunately oil carrier is placed below airbox.

Good Luck :thumbs:

Thanks Roland, I'll give that a try first! Btw, if the oil carrier for the servo is located below the airbox, what is the oil carrier to the right of the airbox for? SMG hydraulics?
Steve B
01-01-2013, 05:28 PM
Yes oil container by the side of the air box is for smg... You need to remove the easy part of air box to get to power steering pot
shane@mbtech
01-01-2013, 11:07 PM
If your reservoir is low its going somewhere, most likely the hose weaping,
Verycommon.

I have pipes and pump here, if you need anything.
Porker
02-01-2013, 01:52 PM
If your reservoir is low its going somewhere, most likely the hose weaping,
Verycommon.

I have pipes and pump here, if you need anything.

Hi Lawsy, thanks for the offer!

I'm having it refilled here in Switzerland, going to the Nordschleife on Saturday - if re-filling it cures the whining that is - should the level drop again afterwards, you'll hear from me!
Porker
03-01-2013, 06:18 PM
Mine did same a year ago. Oil level was low.
Unfortunately oil carrier is placed below airbox.

Good Luck :thumbs:

Had the car back from the dealer today. They've refilled the reservoir and it seems to be cured. Now to see how long the oil-level remains topped-up.
Roland
03-01-2013, 06:26 PM
Had the car back from the dealer today. They've refilled the reservoir and it seems to be cured. Now to see how long the oil-level remains topped-up.

Good to hear. :thumbs: