This steering noise is driving me potty

[meoldbangar]

When doing a sharp left or right turn a rumbling da da da da type noise appears.
Then it goes away for a couple of days. Then comes back. I suppose the word is intermittant.

Power steering fluid is a healthy dark red (not brown or black)

The annoying part is when its ok the steering is very smooth and quiet on any type of turn.I put it on full lock either way in a car park and drove 10 to 15mpg
and it was fine

Any member had this intermittant type fault
I don't want to go into a Garage and be told everything needs replacing

Help most appreciated

 

[b16-tbl]

All garages aren't bad you know. I have been in the motor trade (of sorts) for the past 15 years.

Sure nothing is catching the wheel? Arch liner?

 

[BlackC55]

Tyre noise? Wheel bearing? Engine mounts?

 

[b16-tbl]

Sorry, misread the rumbling for rubbing!

 

[meoldbangar]

All garages aren't bad you know. I have been in the motor trade (of sorts) for the past 15 years.

Sure nothing is catching the wheel? Arch liner?

I must pick the wrong ones

 

[grober]

Are you sure its not the noise of the power steering pump under load as the hub assembly comes up against the steering stops? Easy test is to reduce steering lock very slightly and the noise should disappear.

 

[meoldbangar]

Are you sure its not the noise of the power steering pump under load as the hub assembly comes up against the steering stops? Easy test is to reduce steering lock very slightly and the noise should disappear.

I think you are right Grober
Did everyending circles in a large car park
Is the pump working normal or is it on its way out

Thanks again Grober

 

[balge]

It's normal for the power steering to get noisy on full lock