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77CVT:

--- Quote ---.... Just look at the conversion on some C3s (and I hate saying this) the drag link is often fit at an angle that is wrong. ........
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And these people are supposed to be "engineers"!!  :b2

Chromie:
Hi ZEDohSIX
Be careful of what oils you use:mmm
I use TQ111 by castrol or anglomoil;43
Some oils can cause chaddering some can make the pump noisy especially oils that are thicker than the recommended type;53
If your pump was quiet before you flushed the oil I would suggest doing the flush again with the correct oil;35
If the pump has always been noisy the replace the pump;42

Chromie:
Hi77CVT
Yes unfortunatly some engineers/mechanics are more interested in a quik buck;50
rather than a good job and good reputation for good work:luv
Often a more expensive repair is a cheaper repair over time;35
Cheap repair fail easily or far earlier than an expensive repair;37
If a vehicle is repaired correctly it will have a very long life to the extent that it will not have to be done again thus it is a cheaper repair over time;29;29;29;29

david_moore:
Gyday 77CVT, did I see you on TV in one of those Tarmac Rallies? I was sure it was someone from the Queensland Corvette Club that was at Oran Park at Easter this year. I was v jealous when I saw the action on telly, and it looked unreal.
Bit of a mystery this power steering issue with some C4s and ZEDohSIX C5. I must admit I had given up and admitted defeat after dealing with many mechanics, engineers and "professionals". Not the first time, well not often I give up but have solved many a problem myself and/or with the help of like minded souls. chromie, a wealth of info and writes better than service manuals, with VO, ZEDohSIX on the job, this has gotta be good.
I have a couple of stories when dealing with engineers etc which have been developed into anecdotes(?) which are great at dinner parties (nasal tones here). But yeah, a good laugh. I would love to name names, but inappropriate(?). I gotta say tho mechanics, engineers etc often do their very best and cannot be expected to know everything.
Put it this way, electricians next to mechanics are natural born liars, cheats and scoundrels, some better than others, but as a rule, mostly ok. Dare I say it, I know this as I am an electrical fitter/mechanic!;42

Shane Finn:
Chromie,

The pump has been quiet for 4 years and started playing up on Saturday at the Leadfoot Challenge. I drove hard all day on the Friday at the open practice day without any issue.

The problem I started with is the pump groaning after moderate load (1.5 laps of Winton). It quiets down when it cools down. I checked the fluid and apart from being a dirty brown colour it had a permanent froth. That's what started me with the fluid change.

These things have to fail at some time and mine might have been Friday.

Does anyone know if the C5 PS pump is common with something sold in Australia or do I need to import one?

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