johnmacdonald Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Could replace with a Kia Picanto? Link to comment
The Don Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Out of interest, as you only replaced the V-belts in December, have you checked the tension?? Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Oooh hadnt thought of that ill check the tension on friday nite when i get home cheers MR DON Link to comment
leon77 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That' strange had my battery checked today just to see weather to change or not and thay said it was fully charged and in good order so ummmm ile be droping it of for mot soon fingers crossed let see what happens otherwise Ile have to change the infamous 0 ring Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) All this talk of "0"rings this is getting to sound like one of those special intrest forums please nobody mention about flanges or big ends Edited February 20, 2018 by scoobyjoff Link to comment
leon77 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Well I was thinking of checking the bottom end prior to fitting the 0 ring we shall ave a looky good luck scoobyjoff Ile keep you informed on car out come ? Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Make sure you lube the "O" ring well leon as theres nothing worse than a dry "O" ring especially when its a tight hole your trying to get it in dont wanna damage Your "O" ring do we now Link to comment
johnmacdonald Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 It gets worse - forum needs some control from senior SIDC old geezer (70 years young on Friday). Link to comment
ccrien Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just focus on stopping joff's squeal and it will all be ok! Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Thats exactly what my counseller says to me when i have my hour session "dont worry about the little voices it will all be ok" Link to comment
stano4130 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Eurocarparts seem to have a sale at the moment. 40% off car batteries. Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Anybody any idea wether a powersteering pump off a wrx sti hatch will fit THE REX Link to comment
The Don Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 different part numbers - different pump. One from a MY09 -12 Forester XT will fit. Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Ok don thanks for that struggling to find a good secondhand one Link to comment
The Don Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 So none of the "fixes" worked?? Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Still gotta try changing the o ring and fluid and tighten up the belt couldnt do it this weekend as the weather was against me so hoping these fixes will help Link to comment
ccrien Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Try the belt tightening next Joff,. Hope that will fix it for you. Try that before buying a pump. Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Im hoping the £5 replacment o ring and tightening of the belt sorts it ccrein as its making my head hurt now Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Quick update on my squealer wrx new "O" ring lubed and fitted belt tighten up, tried it seems ok but the test is in the morning fingers crossed this sorts the issue also gonna change fluid as well tommorow mmmmm please be a quick fix cos cant get a pump for love nor money thanks to you all for your suggestions and info ill let you know the outcome Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) New update on my squealer wrx just started engine turned wheel from lock to lock and no squeal but now the pump is groaning under load so i guess the quick fix didnt work anybody know where i can salvage a pump cos i cant find one anywhere Edited March 9, 2018 by scoobyjoff Link to comment
scoobyjoff Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Also would i need to bleed the system as ive removed the hose to replace the "O" ring Link to comment
leon77 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Wow mine going in next week for mot so hope to sort steering problem otherwise we will be looking for 2 pumps!!! Link to comment
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