Hia guys
Am very new to this so you will have to bare with me!!
I have a 2000 Renault Clio. When i turn the wheels it squeels at me and on one occasion black smoke been seen coming from them. Someone has said it could be a leaking CV Drum, whats this and is it terminal!!!
Typical woman i know but need help
Thanks
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Hopefully you mean 'bear with me'.....!
Anyway, I think its unlikely to be the CV joints. Sounds more like some problem with the power steering system - possibly the belt is slack and needs tightening or replacing.
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It sounds like either the power steering pump belt is slipping, or there is a fault with the electric power steering (depending on what's fitted). I suggest you get it to a garage ASAP as while loss of power steering means you will still be able to steer, it goes very heavy, and is very disconcerting. Avoid the main dealer and try and find an independant. If you post where you are, someone might know of a garage locally. I doubt it's terminal, but it might, sadly, be expensive, depending on what's wrong - sorry!
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RichardW
Is it illogical? It must be Citroen....
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Staffordshire!!!
Hope not expensive as got no money!!!
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Pretty sure these Clio's have standard hydraulic PAS. Belt should be your first call - not dear if it is that. Any independant garage should be able to fix it. £30 max for a new belt, inc. fitting. Its a 20min job.
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This lady comments that "black smoke has been seen coming from them" are you sure or are you going too fast or some thing. We need a bit more description. Its the squel from the tyres or under the bonnet. Where exactly is the smoke coming from. Try turning the wheel to full lock whilst stationary and give us some feed back. However a visit to an independant garage does sound in order. Have you checked the Sterring pump fluid level. Look in the Hand book for guidance. Regards Peter
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