Power steering troubleshooting

Power steering troubleshooting

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GT6k

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860 posts

163 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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So my power steering went intermittent for a couple of journeys (would work once warmed up) but has now gone completely. There's plenty of fluid in the reservoir and i have tried the bleeding procedure as per the manual. What next, how do I determine whether it is the dreaded key way or the dreaded rack ?

GT6k

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860 posts

163 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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The coupling is rotating with the engine OK, the rack feels very stiff it just doesn't want to move. I have also checked out UKKids idea of kitty litter in the UJs and although there was some there it wasn't interfering. with the movement. I think i will get the steering shaft out first and check the UJs.

GT6k

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860 posts

163 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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YAY - top UJ seized solid, that was easy.
Now where is that alternative parts list.

GT6k

Original Poster:

860 posts

163 months

Thursday 31st July 2014
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Alistair

Unfortunately the late summer Harewood falls on my sons birthday and he will insist on parties etc rather than watching me scoot around the track. I have an entry in for Shelsley though, so crossed fingers for that.