Clio 16v PAS

Site Subscriber Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 569

The PAS on my Clio 16v is making a bitch of a noise. When you turn it, it makes a really loud howling sound. If you do it gently and listen closely you can hear what almost sounds like air being let off when you turn it. I've also noticed the sound of like trickling water also coming from the PAS resv/pump area.

How hard is it to change the fluid? Or how hard to get out an air lock if that's what's causing it? Also if i got Halfiords and buy some fluid, what shall i get, is it ok to mix fluids?

Cheers.

Level 10 User Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 620

all power steering fluids are the same matey so shunt be a prob with that, wat colour is the fluid in ur tank as far as i know it shouldnt change colour it should be red

Site Subscriber Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 569

Ah cheers pal.

Here are some pics of the resviour:

The fluid is a red colour, but I dunno if the level is high enough. Also there was PAS fluid on and around the resvouir.

Level 10 User Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 620

checked the hoses? and the cap itself if theres any cracks or wether the seal on it ok?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

level should be to the top of those pokey up bits. red is the right colour.

the pas will make noises they all do.

Site Subscriber Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 569

Ok cool.

Yeah my RT PAS used to make noises but this is stupidly loud Shocked

It's embarassing in public as everyone looks Crying or Very sad

Any ideas how to make it quieter?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

is the belt tension ok? tyre pressures?

Site Subscriber Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 569

I dunno. The lad said the belt needed tightening actualy Embarassed

Bet it's a rate bitch to tighten???

Level 4 User Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 80

I use Slick 50 in mine and it quietened it down loads.

All of the Clio 16vs/Williams leak fluid from the top of the cap through the bleed hole. I rigged up some tubing that runs from the top of the cap to a bottle with a bleed hole under the scuttle panel, no more mess now.

Tightening up the belt will also quieten it down. You can bleed the system by turning from lock to lock whith the engine running, but it should bleed itself when you drive it. You can't really drain the system very easily unfortunately.

Site Subscriber Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 569

Cheers James.

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Remove it if its making noises