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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Bryan from Denmark on 10 March 2009, 22:09:45

Title: Gearshift and Powersteering on 2.0 16v from 1997
Post by: Bryan from Denmark on 10 March 2009, 22:09:45

Hello all :)
First excuse my bad English, but I use google translator I am not so good at writing English
I have an Omega 2.0 16V from 1997 traveled 68,000 km, with the following problems
1 / Servo steering is very tight when the car is stationary or drive slovly, I have checked fuse at servotronic, but nothing wrong with that, what may be wrong??
2/Gear shift is very tight, and its deficult  to get in gear,  can this be adjusted??
3/Is it possible to tune the engine so it gets a little more torque?

Best regards

Bryan from Denmark

Title: Re: Gearshift and Powersteering on 2.0 16v from 1997
Post by: ians on 11 March 2009, 11:59:59

Hi Bryan,

I assume you have checked and topped up the power steering fluid?

May be worth lubricating the gear change mechanism (sounds like a manual?) or changing the transmission oil (although should really be needed at that km)

Re tuning, best to ensure first that the car is in good condition service wise to start with inc regular oil change (should never go black), oil, air, fuel filters, plugs, and most importantly cleaning the breathers/throttle body and idle control valve - this makes a huge difference.

Cheers
Ian

Title: Re: Gearshift and Powersteering on 2.0 16v from 1997
Post by: Bryan from Denmark on 12 March 2009, 19:41:08

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Hi Bryan,

I assume you have checked and topped up the power steering fluid?

May be worth lubricating the gear change mechanism (sounds like a manual?) or changing the transmission oil (although should really be needed at that km)

Re tuning, best to ensure first that the car is in good condition service wise to start with inc regular oil change (should never go black), oil, air, fuel filters, plugs, and most importantly cleaning the breathers/throttle body and idle control valve - this makes a huge difference.

Cheers
Ian

Hey Ian :)

I have checked the oil level on the power steering and it is okay, but what the hell can it be there is wrong?  >:( >:(

Title: Re: Gearshift and Powersteering on 2.0 16v from 1997
Post by: Andy B on 12 March 2009, 20:41:05

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1 / Servo steering is very tight when the car is stationary or drive slovly, I have checked fuse at servotronic, but nothing wrong with that, what may be wrong??  ......

Worn power steering pump?
As your car is a 4 cylinder it will not have servotronic assistance. ;)