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Power steering probs
« on: 29 October 2010, 19:40:16 »
Power steering fine when put foot on accelerator but steering stiff when idle any ideas ::)
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Re: Power steering probs
« Reply #1 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  ;)
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Re: Power steering probs
« Reply #2 on: 29 October 2010, 23:22:31 »
I second that!  :y
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Re: Power steering probs
« Reply #3 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

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Re: Power steering probs
« Reply #4 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"? :-/
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Re: Power steering probs
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Power steering probs
« Reply #6 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!
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