Hi to forum, my '96 Mondeo 2.0L power steering pump appears to have failed. It has been playing up over last week and now the bearing is making one hell of a noise all the time but even louder when the steering wheel is turned. Having recovered from shock of being told the part is £250+VAT from Ford and £185 from a local motor factors I have tracked a pump down at a local Ford Breaker for £30. Problem is he only has a 1.8L pump in but he has said it should be the same pump. They do look alike and have same mounts - any advice as to compatability would be appreciated. Also how difficult is the swap?.
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Update - Steering pump not defective - just noticed that the steering pump oil cooler was leaking due to hole (corrosion). Strangely little oil lost - followed Haynes Manual advice, topped up bottle and bled system and noise disappeared. New oil cooler £44 at local Ford dealer just fitted - takes about an hour (bit messy). Fingers crossed. Thanks.
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