Strange noise from engine and noise when turning steering wheel

1999 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Year: 1999
Variant: 1.8
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
my car engine is making very strange noises when car is idle and in motion. also every-time I turn my steering wheel it is making a very loud and strange noise.
any ideas???
Problem added: Apr 22, 2011 (12 years ago)
Hard to say wihout more info or hearing noise , could be power steering pump .
Answered Apr 22, 2011 (12 years ago)
check the power steering fluid level in the resevoir the noise is probably coming from the pump due to fliud loss from a leak either from the pump ,steering rack or pipes
Answered Apr 23, 2011 (12 years ago)

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