power steering sealer

argian · Post by **argian** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 10:09 pm

Hallo again.My power steering whines a lot and i read in the internet that power steering sealer can make it quieter.How true is that and is it safe to use?Can it prolong the life of the pump?My system doesnt leak just whines.Cheers.

Ben Harris · Post by **Ben Harris** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 10:47 pm

I was under the impression (was told by someone else on here a while ago) that the power steering on all the 1.7 480s (Turbo and non-Turbo) whined. It was something to do with the size (diameter) of the pipes used for the hydraulic fluid (does that sound right?). I was also told that the 2.0 litres didn't whine because Volvo fitted larger pipes to them, and can confirm that my 2.0 doesn't whine, and my 1.7 does.

Ben.

Bramdeman · Post by **Bramdeman** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 11:51 pm

Can't be true, my '89 turbo whined like a little kid. But just added some oil to the reservoir and

*presto*

No more noise (and i mean NO more noise it's really quiet now)

U could try that...

pol · Post by **pol** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 11:54 pm

You talking 'Oil' oil or 'Fluid'?

pol

Bramdeman · Post by **Bramdeman** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 12:18 pm

Yeah fluid sorry

allthingsvolvo · Post by **allthingsvolvo** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 12:27 pm

R you using the VOLVO fluid ?

Volvo No 1161529 its dear but it works,
Whinning is a common problem but like most 480 problems.
I.E gearbox/p.steering - use the correct fluid & all will be silent

pol · Post by **pol** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 1:37 pm

Seriously?? May have to give that a go some time. How much for the proper volvo juice do you know??

Cheers

pol

Bramdeman · Post by **Bramdeman** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 3:13 pm

Yeah i used the volvo stuff, worked like a charm. I just filled it until it looked full. Just ad a little and try it. If it still makes noise add some more...

Sometimes life can be simpel

Hope it works for you too

allthingsvolvo · Post by **allthingsvolvo** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 6:32 pm

Volvo Recommended Retail is Â£12.80 + VAT

pol · Post by **pol** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 6:35 pm

That's not too bad. I'll let everyone know how it gets on. I'm sure I have the noisiest power steering in the world. Sounds like a family of seals..

pol