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Sheewa   
Wed May 08 2019, 12:34pm
Joined: Aug 17 2017
Member No: #3244
Location: Derby
 Good Afternoon everyone

When I put the steering wheel into a fairly hard left turn there is "squealing " noise from the engine compartment and a judder through the steering wheel.

It only seems to happen when the car is cold i.e. first thing in the morning.

Been told I need to top up the LDS fluid. The tensioner had seized but the mechanic freed it up and it stopped for a couple of days.

Can anyone confirm that or have alternate suggestions please?
MGmike   
Wed May 08 2019, 05:19pm
Joined: May 21 2017
Member No: #3151
Location: South Queensferry
 By all means check the LDS fluid level first but I doubt it will be that.
The power steering pump is working it's hardest when the LDS is cold and at full lock. The squealing sounds like a slipping aux drive belt which suggests the tensioner repair was a temporary fix.

I would say you need a new tensioner and belt.

Best of luck
Sheewa   
Thu May 09 2019, 01:15pm
Joined: Aug 17 2017
Member No: #3244
Location: Derby
 Thank you MG Mike. Will get it booked in for a once over.
 

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