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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: StuPot100 on 29 October 2010, 19:40:16

Title: Power steering probs
Post by: StuPot100 on 29 October 2010, 19:40:16

Power steering fine when put foot on accelerator but steering stiff when idle any ideas ::)

Title: Re: Power steering probs
Post by: Andy B on 29 October 2010, 20:55:38

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Power steering fine when put foot on accelerator but steering stiff when idle any ideas ::)

Generally perceived to be a worn pump, a 'new' pump cure mine. I'd try a few changes of oil though first before you write it off ...... Dex II not III  ;)

Title: Re: Power steering probs
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 29 October 2010, 23:22:31

I second that!  :y

Title: Re: Power steering probs
Post by: VR4Dave on 30 October 2010, 08:34:20

Changed my pump couple of weeks ago, used the guide on here and it was a doddle.   :y

Title: Re: Power steering probs
Post by: Debs. on 30 October 2010, 08:38:58

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Dex II not III  ;)

`Always puzzles me, does that: what about the oft-cited DIII claims for full 'backwards compatibility"? :-/

Title: Re: Power steering probs
Post by: Jimbob on 30 October 2010, 09:26:50

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Dex II not III  ;)

`Always puzzles me, does that: what about the oft-cited DIII claims for full 'backwards compatibility"? :-/

may be compatable with the pump.....but causes leaks in the pipes  :y

Title: Re: Power steering probs
Post by: crusty on 31 October 2010, 06:19:09

Thank your lucky stars we don't use Dexron IV or VI (there is no Dexron V) , just think of the forward/backward compatibilty issues there!