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[TriciaS]

Hi Everyone, I have been having trouble with my steering going stiff after a few miles and have noticed my return pipe ( long one that goes from resevoir to steering box) looks a bit cracked both ends (the rubber parts) so presume I am getting in air after a few miles, as after  it is rested a while it is fine again.
I can not see any way of just replacing the rubber part either end so think I will need the whole lot.
I have a Opel Omega B - 2.2 - Year 2000 - petrol 
Any help greatly appreciated either with the part or a solution to replacing the ends.
Regards TriciaS.

[albitz]

If its the same pipe as on the V6 I have one,but god knows how you post something like that.

[TriciaS]

If its the same pipe as on the V6 I have one,but god knows how you post something like that.

I believe it is different on each model, thanks for trying.

[RobG]

so presume I am getting in air after a few miles,

If that was the case you would be getting fluid leakage

[TriciaS]

so presume I am getting in air after a few miles,

If that was the case you would be getting fluid leakage

Hello,
No fluid loss, just stiff steering, tried to check for bubbles or froth after a little run but could just see tiny bubble rising no froth.
Presume no loss as it is return pipe so sucking in air rather than leaking fluid, maybe only when hot that pipe/hose sucks.
Just to check things are correct as been reading other posts that show picture of side pipe in reservoir as return pipe, my pipe is the one underneath the reservoir that goes to steering box not to the pump

[LFF64]

isnt there a fuse that controls this and gives heavy steering 

[LFF64]

Sorry meant to say if the fuse goes it gives the heavy steering

[albitz]

Your correct.Ive had it happen.Cant remember the fuse number though.

[TriciaS]

but would not the fuse give heavy steering all the time not just after a few miles

[RobG]

No power steering fuse on a 4-pot only V6

[TriciaS]

Thanks for that already been out to check fuse 14 and it is fine anyway.
does anyone know the part number I need to look for as been on the omegaspareparts ebay shop and he only list part numbers and not what they fit so any help in that area appreciated.

[dbug]

Thanks for that already been out to check fuse 14 and it is fine anyway.
does anyone know the part number I need to look for as been on the omegaspareparts ebay shop and he only list part numbers and not what they fit so any help in that area appreciated.

Contact Steve - he's really knowledgeable and helpful, and he gives discount to OOF members

[sassanach]

i find it hard to believe that a slightly leaking pipe will make the steering go hard,i would have thought it was more likely to be the pump itself

[TriciaS]

i find it hard to believe that a slightly leaking pipe will make the steering go hard,i would have thought it was more likely to be the pump itself

I thought myself the pump at first but after reading all posts on here I think air as
1. no leaking at all anywhere
2. no noises at all
3. only stiff when parking after a long run and tiny bubbles rising when stiff, also pipe from box to reservoir showing signs of cracking of the rubber ends so air can get in but no fluid out.

I may be completely wrong but I am not going to change the pump only to have the same problem if it is the pipe. I may as well change pipe and if I am wrong then change pump.
Thanks for reply anyway