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Power steering play - Barry - 29-12-2022
I have a bit of end play in the power steering unit / pump
Gathering it will need a rebuild.
Can you shim it out?
Any recommendations in Sydney for a rebuild?
RE: Power steering play - grumble - 03-01-2023
(29-12-2022, 11:13 AM)Barry Wrote: I have a bit of end play in the power steering unit / pump
Gathering it will need a rebuild.
Can you shim it out?
Any recommendations in Sydney for a rebuild?
Try Steve Muller, he will be able to advise you.
RE: Power steering play - Barry - 03-01-2023
Thanks Les
RE: Power steering play - bob - 17-07-2023
(03-01-2023, 02:09 PM)Barry Wrote: Thanks Les
Hi Barry did you get a result with the power steering?
RE: Power steering play - Barry - 18-07-2023
Sort of.
I spoke with my mechanic about it and he said it wasn’t enough to worry about.
Just saving some pennies and I’ll grab a new pump from Brickwerks
RE: Power steering play - Andy. - 18-07-2023
Where is the play? In the pump, or in the steering rack?
RE: Power steering play - Barry - 19-07-2023
Andy
There is about 1mm(?) of endplay I’m the pulley.
Not leaking fluid or making noises.
RE: Power steering play - Andy. - 19-07-2023
That's interesting to have that much play in the pump. I've not had one apart before, but if there is that much movement internal to the gear pump, I would assume it's unlikely to generate enough flow and pressure to help with steering.
With a power steering setup, they have very heavy to steer when the pump is not working!
Would be good to have a dead pump to open up and have a look at!
RE: Power steering play - Barry - 20-07-2023
Andy
Steering is perect feel.
Driven these for 20 years so I'm use to small changes in feel.
I'll chech what the movement really is.
Could be a lot less, but you do hear a "click - click"
RE: Power steering play - Andy. - 20-07-2023
Hope it's not like mine, I forgot to tighten the pulley and lost it not long into a trip away, I drove for a week with no power steering. Not much fun!