306 squealing

Discussion in 'Peugeot 306' started by Blobby, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. Blobby

    Blobby Guest

    Hi,

    My 1999 306 1.8 petrol has an intermittent loud squealing sound (sometimes
    sounds as if there is an element of grinding as well), this has been
    happening on and off for a couple of years. It can last for a day or a week
    at a time and may not do it for a couple of weeks before it returns.

    Sod's law states that every time it goes to the garage it never does it.
    They have changed the belt, tensioner and pulley but it still returns.
    Listening to it yesterday evening it would appear that it is coming from the
    power steering pump, can anyone advise me if this is a likely source of the
    noise, is it common and a rough guide to the cost of having it replaced at a
    non main dealer garage.

    The sound seems to be engine revs dependant to a degree and full steering
    lock in either direction does produce a low level deep rumbling noise when
    moving.

    The noise is getting deeply embarrassing - you can hear me approaching long
    before you see me!

    Thanks for any assistance.
     
    Blobby, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. Blobby

    Chrs Guest

    What about checking your bottom crankshaft pulley.on my 405 it makes a
    noise, but when it is warm it stops.
     
    Chrs, Aug 27, 2007
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  3. Blobby

    Blobby Guest

    This noise is without doubt coming from the top of the engine. Phoned my
    local garage today who say it will cost the best part of 300 pounds to
    replace - sounds a bit over the top to me (£180 + vat for the pump alone).
     
    Blobby, Aug 28, 2007
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  4. Blobby

    Brian Guest

    Get out your longest screwdriver, place the blade on the pump (when you can
    hear the noise) and place handle firmly against your ear. This very high
    tech stethascope will identify the source of the noise. Move the blade from
    place to place until you confirm it.
    If the pump is easy to get at, ie. at the top of the engine, then it is
    really a simple job to do. Have a look at www.parts4peugeot.com (Neat Autos)
    for the pump and see what cost an exchange unit would be. Euro Car Parts
    also stock them, and you might have a branch closer, though Neat autos are
    in West Drayton, very close to Heathrow. An excellent place for all your
    Peugeot parts.
     
    Brian, Aug 29, 2007
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  5. Blobby

    mr Guest

    I might be a mile off here, but my 606 diesel had a sqealing noise and it
    was coming from the exhaust manifold between the head. I thought it was the
    water pump/timing belt pully.
     
    mr, Sep 20, 2007
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