Smokydiesel Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hi, Just last week the high pressure PAS hose from pump to box has been replaced (200 tdi) New oil went in (ATF) and I bled the system. Now the steering to the left is OK, but the steering to the right feels sometimes "stiff" while turning the wheel. I think I bled the system: Both front wheels jacked up. Fluid reservoir opened steering 20 times from full lock to full lock Because the old PAS hose collapsed while driving, I had to run the car without PAS (and a dry running pump...) for 4 about minutes before I got home. Could this have damaged the pump ? If so, you would expect problems while steering to left AND right.....not just to the right.... Could it be some air that is still inside the system ? Or.... a seized universal joint because it had to work a bit harder the last 2 miles without PAS ? Any idea's ?? Thanks ! Edwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Did you check your steering damper..........?? sounds like it could be full of crud! and therefore restricting travel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 doubt the pump ran dry, check the UJ's on the steering column, a dose of light oil will help, these can get stiff & give the feeling your getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Did you check your steering damper..........?? sounds like it could be full of crud! and therefore restricting travel! Not yet checked the damper, because the steering was fine until I changed the hose..... Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 doubt the pump ran dry, check the UJ's on the steering column, a dose of light oil will help, these can get stiff & give the feeling your getting. Just oiled the UJ's, let's give it a night and see what happens ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Did you open the bleed nipple on the top of the steering box to bleed the box ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Did you open the bleed nipple on the top of the steering box to bleed the box ? Mo Mmmmmm what bleeding nipple would that be then... didn't know there is one... Will check ! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Bleed nipple for a 4 bolt PAS box, circled in red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I think we just found out why your steering is stiff Good luck with your bleeding Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Bleeding PAS is a nightmare! I had to jack up the front wheels, and then cycle the steering left to right with the engine running and the bleed nipple open (piped to bucket), for about 15 mins before it finally bled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 The pump itself doesn't know (or care) if you're steering left or right. The steering box looks after which way to provide the assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think we just found out why your steering is stiff Good luck with your bleeding Mo All is sorted now. Thanks Guys ! Edwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Good stuff Edwin, glad it's sorted Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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