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"87 2.1 westy syncro power steering has started to get a bit "creaky " when parking ... Is this the sign of a new rack needed ???

Anybody... Please ???

Hi
Maybe start with the simple easy stuff first. Jack the front of the van up and check all the ball joints and suspension.You never know it could be just a spring creaking Hopefully?



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I've driven a few old farm Landy's that used to creak when the reservoir was low but I assume you've checked the fluid

The filter inside the reservoir is a free thing to check, could be blocked.

Even the PAS rack has grease on the rack and its guide bushes....put back the gaiters and and apply as needed...also the inner tierods won't mind a blob ...

Is it the rack that's creaking at the front of the van or the pump which is at the rear?

If the noise gets louder when you're doing tight manoeuvres like parking then it may be the pump.

Thanks for the input guys ... Sure it's from the front .. Kind of feel it through the steering wheel .. More right than left .... ???