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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: dsmith on June 10, 2008, 10:02:36

Title: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem and clutch!
Post by: dsmith on June 10, 2008, 10:02:36: Guys please help

I have a 3 door V8 Disco, there is a small problem which is starting to get on my nerves!! there power steering pump when turning sounds like its grinding against something and more often then not it will turn off and not work, how ever i have worked out if i got through deep enough water all works fine after for a while!!

if anyone can point in the right direction with this would be a great help.

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem
Post by: Discopoo on June 10, 2008, 10:56:02: Have you tied a new belt ?
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem
Post by: dsmith on June 10, 2008, 19:47:36: Nope no new belt it doesnt sound like a slipping belt. does any one have a photo or can point out where the relay or elecs for it?
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem
Post by: beast5680 on June 10, 2008, 19:52:49: what relay and electrics? it dont have any :-. check your belt tension and oil level in the reservoir first , the way you describe it working then not could be either belt or low oil
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem
Post by: Discopoo on June 10, 2008, 19:55:49: They don't tend to make a lot of noise they just slip, getting them wet helps them grip. The inside of the belt can "glaze" over allowing it to slip.
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem
Post by: dsmith on June 11, 2008, 09:30:09: Then it must be the belt, il have a look at over the weekend, is it hard to change the belt? i know it is low in power steering fliud but only by a little. found out last night when i took it for a spin that power steering is the least of my worries, the clutch is starting to slip!! arg!!! anyone fancy giving me a hand changing it, or should i say, i can help someone do it!!
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem and clutch!
Post by: chris9119 on June 12, 2008, 05:26:24: Someone would probably offer to assist, if they know where you were :idea:
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem and clutch!
Post by: dsmith on June 12, 2008, 23:00:21: I am in North London, anyone help!?!
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem and clutch!
Post by: J.D. on June 13, 2008, 20:25:38: IM in Reading, and off work for a bit with a badly burnt hand but can stand there and show you how to do it if needed mate.
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem and clutch!
Post by: dsmith on June 14, 2008, 19:01:59: Thanks mate, PM'd you.

any one willing? il give em some cash and plenty of tea!!
Title: Re: Disco 1 Power Steering Problem and clutch!
Post by: J.D. on June 25, 2008, 20:03:56: You have a PM back mate, ring me on the mobile number as net coverage is sporadic for me.