would noisy fan affect nct?

skintiam

I have my nct in 2 weeks time and my fan assembly needs replacing due to a rusty bearing which makes an awful noise when the fan comes on. I want to wait until after the nct to get it replaced so if i need any other work done I can prioritise that and get the fan done later. My question is if the fan started making a racket during the test would it affect the test or chances of passing?

Bigus

no, it shouldn't affect Test and if it does it would be a visual no charge inspection, if it had to be replaced which is really none of there concern.

skintiam

Thanks that's what I was hoping, i had a quick look through the manual on their website and it didn't look like something that they look at so I think I'll put it through first.

Mar4ix

sorry hijack the thread, would screaming power steering pump would affect nct ?

slimjimmc

Mar4ix wrote: »

sorry hijack the thread, would screaming power steering pump would affect nct ?

Yes,
See page 70 of the current NCT test manual.

Power Steering Pump 27 Worn, noisy, leaking or drive defective.

Mar4ix

slimjimmc wrote: »

Yes,
See page 70 of the current NCT test manual.

ok, thanks. will see tonight. it does not scream all time, just on full lock, if hold longer.

Jimbob 83

Mar4ix wrote: »

ok, thanks. will see tonight. it does not scream all time, just on full lock, if hold longer.

If it's screaming at full lock it is probably pissing fluid too at full lock, mine was like that for ages on my Octavia, and didn't lose fluid unless at full lock, ended up having to replace 2 pumps and a rack.

Nissan doctor

Mar4ix wrote: »

ok, thanks. will see tonight. it does not scream all time, just on full lock, if hold longer.

Are you sure its not the belt itself that's making the noise?



@OP The noisy fan defiantly won't be an NCT issue as said. Is it a Peugeot 206 by chance?

skintiam

@OP The noisy fan defiantly won't be an NCT issue as said. Is it a Peugeot 206 by chance?[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that and you're right, it is a peugeot 206

Mar4ix

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

If it's screaming at full lock it is probably pissing fluid too at full lock, mine was like that for ages on my Octavia, and didn't lose fluid unless at full lock, ended up having to replace 2 pumps and a rack.

i have installed reconditioned rack , and put second hand power steering pump. no leaks from pump. id say bearings are worn.
i did split old pump, very simply device, both bearing gone. love to get tools, and could recondition it. need small bearing puller. there is one tiny one.

By the way , fail nct on wheel alignment (who sold reconditioning rack, said it was aligned :rolleyes: ) , and rear right indicator wasnt enough yellow, need to change bulb ... thats it.

Nissan doctor

Mar4ix wrote: »

i have installed reconditioned rack , and put second hand power steering pump. no leaks from pump. id say bearings are worn.
i did split old pump, very simply device, both bearing gone. love to get tools, and could recondition it. need small bearing puller. there is one tiny one.

By the way , fail nct on wheel alignment (who sold reconditioning rack, said it was aligned :rolleyes: ) , and rear right indicator wasnt enough yellow, need to change bulb ... thats it.

Wheel alignment has to be done after you fit a rack. They most likely ment that the rack is centered correctly(assembled) but this has nothing to do with your wheel alignment.

Mar4ix

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Wheel alignment has to be done after you fit a rack. They most likely ment that the rack is centered correctly(assembled) but this has nothing to do with your wheel alignment.

In last 3 days i drove around 300 miles , didnt notice anything strange. anyway , will bring to garage, and will do that damn thing.