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[norsa]

Neighbours Ka has just lost power steering. Fluid is on the mark, serpentine driving pulley. Safe to say its the pump??
Nick

 

[AndyStobbs]

No, can also be rack related. Pumps have to be very worn before they do nothing at all.

 

[norsa]

thanks Andy. Is there a way I can tell without using pressure gauge which I haven't got being a painter?

 

[Mick - Ford Focus]

Turn Full Lock To Full Lock A Couple Of Times - Bleeds System - Check Level Again.

M

 

[norsa]

which presumably will confirm/eliminate rack issue?

 

[the snooper]

which presumably will confirm/eliminate rack issue?

nope

 

[mike 109444]

Normally when you operate a car stationary with power steering (driven by a pump) you should see the revs drop/dip as the pump loads the engine, assuming the pump is working!

 

[the snooper]

it sounds like something has failed in the rack or pump and there is no easy way to find out other then find out if the pump is ok which will be the easiest to remove

 

[the snooper]

Normally when you operate a car stationary with power steering (driven by a pump) you should see the revs drop/dip as the pump loads the engine, assuming the pump is working!

even if the pump is working it wont dip unless it has some work to do

 

[Mick - Ford Focus]

Pump Would Be A Lot Easier Than The Rack - Go That Way First - Cheap At A Scrappy.

Just Looked At Euro Car Parts For Mine - Scary Prices.

M

 

[AndyStobbs]

Fluid still circulates even when not steering, is fluid circulating back into the reservoir?

 

[norsa]

Andy, Mick Mike. Thanks for your advice. Snooper instead of your usual arrogance, if you wish to get involved in one of my posts with a genuine request for information, write something that someone would be interested in.

 

[Mick - Ford Focus]

Just Trying To Help The Forum And Its Members With My Limited Knowledge And Mostly Self Taught Skills.

Ah The Days Under A Hillman Imp With Me Dad When I Was About 7 Yrs Old.

Dad, Dad Did You Change The Coil.

Its Not The Coil Son.

Change It Dad, Change It.

Cars Working Son Heres 50p, Thanks

(A Lottery Win Back Then)

M

 

[DrNik]

If you get someone to watch the steering fluid when someone starts u the car, if the fluid level drops pump is working, if not then I'd be saying pump, use a lolly stick so you can see the level has dropped

 

[the snooper]

norsa what exactly is your problem what arrogance id like you to point it out you seem to have a chip on your shoulder for some reason id like an explaination if your up to it

 

[Mick - Ford Focus]

If you get someone to watch the steering fluid when someone starts u the car, if the fluid level drops pump is working, if not then I'd be saying pump, use a lolly stick so you can see the level has dropped

See I Keep On Learning - Never Even Thought About That.

Cheers DrNik.

M

 

[norsa]

thanks DrNik. Sound advice as usual.

 

[Hitch]

Can we keep a lid on this please chaps....

And back to the topic in hand.

 

[the snooper]

Can we keep a lid on this please chaps....

And back to the topic in hand.

yes we can hitch but I would like an explanation, if he is going to have a go at me he could at least be man enough to explain his reasoning

 

[norsa]

Nope