Guest pelmetman Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Not sure where to post this as its a question for the mechanicaly minded :D I have a Rover Sterling which I bought as a semi retirement present to myself 7 years ago, its now 11 years old. Every winter it developes a whine from the power steering as soon as it gets cold (?) This whine disappears once I have stopped the car after a few miles and restart the engine, but if I dont stop, the whine just carrys on (!) The power steering doesn't seem to get any worse, so I'm just curious as to why (?) I'm begining to think its because I bought it down South, and its a southern softy and dislikes the frozens wastes of Lincolnshire (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hi Dave, No promises but I'll try and find out if any of the guys at work who used to work at Longbridge have any ideas (a lot jumped ship to the half that survived when the ship sank :'( ) Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Keithl - 2010-11-14 5:54 PM Hi Dave, No promises but I'll try and find out if any of the guys at work who used to work at Longbridge have any ideas (a lot jumped ship to the half that survived when the ship sank :'( ) Keith. Thanks Keith :-D I am just curious as to why something mechanical should be so effected by the weather :-S I still love the Rover 800 series this is my 3rd :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Keithl - 2010-11-14 5:54 PM Hi Dave, No promises but I'll try and find out if any of the guys at work who used to work at Longbridge have any ideas (a lot jumped ship to the half that survived when the ship sank :'( ) Keith. Sorry, but did anyone actually ever work at Longbridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 BGD - 2010-11-14 7:16 PM Sorry, but did anyone actually ever work at Longbridge? Your showing your age BGD as I suspect your refering to British Leyland of the 70's, and they were responsible for some orrible motors back then :D My old man bought a new wedge shape wolesley, and after every trip out something seem to fall off 8-) As for the 800 series I have always liked the (hatchback) shape, and find it a cheap comfortable motor, compared to my works van B-) AND so far reliable :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Can't resist having a dig at British workers can you BGD. Of course the Spanish are all dynamo's I expect. That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Peltman Possibly the casing or linkage shrinking in the cold weather, once you've restarted its moved to its normal free position. art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Dave, Is it the belt or the pump whining? A quick way to check would be to spray the belt with 'belt dressing' or maybe water to see if the noise goes away. If no change then can you listen to the pump or other parts of the system using a long screwdriver as a stethoscope to see if you can identify the source of the noise. Another question, how old is the fluid and is it the right spec? If it's not the belt then is it perhaps worth changing the fluid. Let me know your thoughts on the above and I'll ask more questions later. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 peter - 2010-11-14 10:08 PM That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Do you really believe Britains unemployment statistics? Please tell me you're not that gullible. Because as a guy who measures oil quality by its price label I suspect you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Keithl - 2010-11-15 5:39 PM Dave, Is it the belt or the pump whining? A quick way to check would be to spray the belt with 'belt dressing' or maybe water to see if the noise goes away. If no change then can you listen to the pump or other parts of the system using a long screwdriver as a stethoscope to see if you can identify the source of the noise. Another question, how old is the fluid and is it the right spec? If it's not the belt then is it perhaps worth changing the fluid. Let me know your thoughts on the above and I'll ask more questions later. Keith. Thanks Keith I'll try your suggestions :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Peter James - 2010-11-15 6:20 PM peter - 2010-11-14 10:08 PM That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Do you really believe Britains unemployment statistics? Please tell me you're not that gullible. Because as a guy who measures oil quality by its price label I suspect you are.Who rattled your cage? When exactly did I refer to Britains unemployment figure? If you want to fill your van's sump with crap oil, that's your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 pelmetman - 2010-11-14 3:53 PM I have a Rover Sterling which I bought as a semi retirement present to myself 7 years ago, its now 11 years old. Every winter it developes a whine from the power steering as soon as it gets cold (?) This whine disappears once I have stopped the car after a few miles and restart the engine, but if I dont stop, the whine just carrys on (!) The power steering doesn't seem to get any worse, so I'm just curious as to why (?) First check around the pump for any leaks. If there is just a slight leak, air can get sucked into the pump. Secondly, bleed the pump system. If you don't know how to do it take it along to any mechanically minded guy who will do it for you. Doesn't take very long and is quite a simple job so won't cost you a bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 peter - 2010-11-15 10:45 PM Peter James - 2010-11-15 6:20 PM peter - 2010-11-14 10:08 PM That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Do you really believe Britains unemployment statistics? Please tell me you're not that gullible. Because as a guy who measures oil quality by its price label I suspect you are.Who rattled your cage? When exactly did I refer to Britains unemployment figure? If you want to fill your van's sump with crap oil, that's your business. Sorry I thought it was obvious. To say the Spanish Unemployment Rate is 'the highest in Europe' you would have to believe the British Unemployment Statistics. *-) PS{ My vans sump is full of oil to specification recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at a retail price of £9.49 per 5 litre bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Peter James - 2010-11-16 8:51 AM peter - 2010-11-15 10:45 PM Peter James - 2010-11-15 6:20 PM peter - 2010-11-14 10:08 PM That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Do you really believe Britains unemployment statistics? Please tell me you're not that gullible. Because as a guy who measures oil quality by its price label I suspect you are.Who rattled your cage? When exactly did I refer to Britains unemployment figure? If you want to fill your van's sump with crap oil, that's your business. Sorry I thought it was obvious. To say the Spanish Unemployment Rate is 'the highest in Europe' you would have to believe the British Unemployment Statistics. *-) PS{ My vans sump is full of oil to specification recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at a retail price of £9.49 per 5 litre bottle.Must be an old Van then, as you won't get the "Fully Synthetic" that's recommended for the X250 at anywhere near the price you quoted. I didn't say I believed the British statistics only that the Spanish was 20% and the highest in Europe. Which by definition is higher than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 peter - 2010-11-16 9:22 PM Peter James - 2010-11-16 8:51 AM peter - 2010-11-15 10:45 PM Peter James - 2010-11-15 6:20 PM peter - 2010-11-14 10:08 PM That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Do you really believe Britains unemployment statistics? Please tell me you're not that gullible. Because as a guy who measures oil quality by its price label I suspect you are.Who rattled your cage? When exactly did I refer to Britains unemployment figure? If you want to fill your van's sump with crap oil, that's your business. Sorry I thought it was obvious. To say the Spanish Unemployment Rate is 'the highest in Europe' you would have to believe the British Unemployment Statistics. *-) PS{ My vans sump is full of oil to specification recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at a retail price of £9.49 per 5 litre bottle.Must be an old Van then, as you won't get the "Fully Synthetic" that's recommended for the X250 at anywhere near the price you quoted. I didn't say I believed the British statistics only that the Spanish was 20% and the highest in Europe. Which by definition is higher than ours. The Citroen Handbook (and the Franchised dealer I bought the X250 van from) also recommends 10w 40 semi synthetic. Citroen vans (same as yours apart from the badge) are mainly bought by commercial fleet owners who would laugh at your suggestion of £10 per litre for oil. Can you not see that you have to believe the British Unemployment statistics to believe British Unemployment is less than Spain? They just count the people receiving the relevant benefits. The Unemployed who are not receiving the relevant benefits (which are notoriously hard to claim, the 60 A4 page application form is just the beginning) are ignored in their statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Peter James - 2010-11-17 8:54 AM peter - 2010-11-16 9:22 PM Peter James - 2010-11-16 8:51 AM peter - 2010-11-15 10:45 PM Peter James - 2010-11-15 6:20 PM peter - 2010-11-14 10:08 PM That would be why the Spanish unemployment rate is now 20%, the highest in Europe. Viv'e Espania. Do you really believe Britains unemployment statistics? Please tell me you're not that gullible. Because as a guy who measures oil quality by its price label I suspect you are.Who rattled your cage? When exactly did I refer to Britains unemployment figure? If you want to fill your van's sump with crap oil, that's your business. Sorry I thought it was obvious. To say the Spanish Unemployment Rate is 'the highest in Europe' you would have to believe the British Unemployment Statistics. *-) PS{ My vans sump is full of oil to specification recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at a retail price of £9.49 per 5 litre bottle.Must be an old Van then, as you won't get the "Fully Synthetic" that's recommended for the X250 at anywhere near the price you quoted. I didn't say I believed the British statistics only that the Spanish was 20% and the highest in Europe. Which by definition is higher than ours. The Citroen Handbook (and the Franchised dealer I bought the X250 van from) also recommends 10w 40 semi synthetic. Citroen vans (same as yours apart from the badge) are mainly bought by commercial fleet owners who would laugh at your suggestion of £10 per litre for oil. Can you not see that you have to believe the British Unemployment statistics to believe British Unemployment is less than Spain? They just count the people receiving the relevant benefits. The Unemployed who are not receiving the relevant benefits (which are notoriously hard to claim, the 60 A4 page application form is just the beginning) are ignored in their statistics.O/K Peter you win. There's none so blind as those who will not see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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