Power steering problems

[M.C..]

My 182 is only really used for trackdays and today on the way to the RS trackday when I started the car I heard a quick squeal, just thought it was the aux belt needing adjustment (PMS a/c delete kit).
I adjusted the belt before going out on track but still a quick squeal on start up after adjustment but after a few sessions I had a strange feeling when turning in to a corner the steering felt really tight almost locking up and when coming into the pits it was squealing really bad with lock.
After investigating it when on full lock or with load resistance turning the wheel without the car moving it is causing the Power steering pump pulley to lock up momentarily then the belt slips.
Anybody have any ideas what this could be pump, rack or something else
@bloke

 

[JamesBryan]

Pump on its way I'd say.

When mine went the steering was almost impossible to turn.

 

[bloke]

does sound like pump.

 

[M.C..]

Thanks
Where is the best place to get one from Renault have stopped selling them

 

[Brigsy]

Pump shot, had the same issue on mine.

What about ditching the aux driven pump and fitting a saxo electric pump (or similar electric pump) onto the hpas setup, a bit like the gen2 cup racer setup. Failing that epas is another option.

 

[M.C..]

I have thought about epas but how much of a ball ache is it to fit?

 

[bloke]

Piece of piss to fit.

 

[M.C..]

Got a guide lol

 

[bloke]

Think there is one on here in the guide section?

Wort bit is getting the boot on the bottom of the column back through the floor.

 

[M.C..]

Thanks, I will have a look for it

 

[Triggertrigg]

i have the same issue I believe, any joy on this mate?

 

[MarkMchugh]

How much are new pumps? Someone said change to electric pump how much woukd tgat cost

 

[Triggertrigg]

I've seen reconditioned ones for about £90 ?

 

[M.C..]

@Triggertrigg
I have taken the pump off today and it rotates fine but there is about 0.5mm end float so don’t know if that is causing the problem.
It’s a pita to get to

I have found some reconditioned pumps on eBay for about £80 not many options as Renault have stopped selling them.
Also found a TRW one a bit more expensive but it says for cars without AC so not sure if the mounting points are different.

I will probably order one on Monday and get it fitted next week so should have a update then.

@bloke is it normal for pumps to have some end float?

 

[bloke]

i'd say most if not all of the ones i've ever checked had a touch of float but nothing more than minimal though.

 

[M.C..]

Thanks, I was hoping it was different.

 

[M.C..]

@Triggertrigg
Fitted the new pump today and all seems good, brought it from these off eBay http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk/renault-clio-sport-2-0-16v-172-182-power-steering-pump/

 

[Dex90]

i bought the same pump couple weeks ago. seems fine for me also so far, pain to fit it!

 

[Triggertrigg]

@Triggertrigg
Fitted the new pump today and all seems good, brought it from these off eBay http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk/renault-clio-sport-2-0-16v-172-182-power-steering-pump/

brilliant, that's the one I as looking at getting, ?