the power steering becomes heavy and pump noisy when slow manoeuvring,any reference post's on here?lol
Sump guards off after oil change and want to refit but should probably address this issue which has been round for a bit but have just put up with

First thing I'd try is a change of fluid and a new power steering reservoir - the filter is built in to the reservoir and they have a habit of clogging up.

They're not too expensive but use the correct fluid.

https://www.britishparts.co.uk/products/55...-LR000578G Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Hi thanks for link,I have ordered from them,localish land rover dealer was as per when used before bloody useless

 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Have ordered power steering fluid but....have this already and is this same spec?

The book says Pentosin CHF202 it's up to you to decide if that stuff is equivalent. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

This is the correct stuff.


 Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic27882.html#end  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I have ordered a litre of the correct stuff but have nearly 5 litres of the one shown seems a waste but appreciate if it's not compatible

Steering is now non assist all the time,so pump or rack?
Thanks Mark

Did you do as Steve suggested and fit a reservoir ? FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Yes, replaced reservoir and renewed all fluid

How old is your car ? Early models 2007-10 models had an issue with quality control on steering racks. Weld spatter could work up to the reservoir and blind the filter which is an integral part. Some have been lucky, and as Steve suggested found that flushing the system though and replacing the reservoir ( which has a modified filter now ) has cured the problem. There is a very good " how to do it " if you search through the topics. If you are unlucky, like me , it's a rack, pump, reservoir , because it would be daft not to change the lot . You are looking at serious cost at a dealer for this , £1300 springs to mind.

If when you looked at the reservoir was the fluid is a coffee coloured mucky froth ? That is indicative of the filter being blocked, if it is weld spatter it can knacker the pump as well, hence changing the lot. 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

Car is 2007 so... if I need to replace both pump and rack which I will do myself before I do it I will change the fluid again with the power steering fluid I have left from when I replaced steering pump on my td5 discovery as no further damage can be done and it's worth a try

Another old site link.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic8893.html FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current