Power steering play

[Barry]

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?

[grumble]

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.

[Barry]

Thanks Les

[bob]

Thanks Les

Hi Barry did you get a result with the power steering?

[Barry]

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

[Andy.]

Where is the play? In the pump, or in the steering rack?

[Barry]

Andy
There is about 1mm(?) of endplay I’m the pulley. 
Not leaking fluid or making noises.

[Andy.]

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!

[Barry]

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"

[Andy.]

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!