Power steering vibrating and humming

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Stefvan
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Power steering vibrating and humming

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LHD Westy, stock PAS, started buzzing and vibrating, worst on full lock, anything simple to check ?

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Fluid and filter? Any play in the pump or belt?

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Found the culprit, leaking pipe, ordered a replacement from NWVW

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Might as well pop in a new filter too while the tank is almost empty. It's always nice when you find an easily repairable fault.

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