1.9d rattle , Power steering

[dannybee]

My 1.9d has a rattle / metal knocking sound which I think is the drive belt area lower down. If I put a bit of steering on or hold it in full lock the noise disappeares so I'm guessing I need to be investigating the pulleys and power steering pump?

Any advice appreciated

Danny

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[oilyrag]

Danny i think there is an idler which will tension both the PS pump and alternator . When the bearing in this wears it produces a fair bit of a rattle . easy way is to take aux drive belt off and spin/rock the pulley as wear shows up by grumble/rocking. Run the engine without the belt and if noise disappears it narrows the source down. Not expensive and straightforward to replace.

[dannybee]

Cheers

I'm gonna investigate Monday when I'm off , Had a look in manual and see what you mean about tensioner.

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[dannybee]

Well noise goes off when you remove the belt or load up the power steering . Booked it in for cambelt and pump doing with local garage who is going to look at the rattle too as all the pulleys etc felt / looked ok

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