Power steering prob

[D14 AYS]

Hi fellas,

Whilst driving my car over the last week trying to run it in I have had something strange happen, going around a roundabout it felt like the power steering stopped working, the steering became very stiff. Only for a second or two but never the less it took me by surprise.

Can anyone shed any light on this please, as once the car is run in, I can drive it with a bit more spirit, I'm sure this would become quite hairy.

Thanks

Dean

[s6boy]

I remember a magazine reporting the same thing on one of the original tests. From memory it was either the power steering pump or valving. I think the problem was only when quick inputs were needed like corrective locks- not very helpful I know but hopefully if it is valving and a known problem straight forward to correct. HTH

[glow worm]

My power steering went intermittently at startup time, faulty PAS relay, replaced and no problems since. PAS on Speed Six is electrical not run off the engine like a Rover V8. Never actually happened whilst driving I'm glad to say. From stationary I could hardly turn the wheel with two hands pulling the wheel, scared something would break!!!.

Edited by glow worm on Sunday 30th December 18:31

[s6boy]

From his profile it looks like Dean has a T1 which as far as I know were all hydraulic, the T2 has electric steering.

[glow worm]

I stand corrected

[D14 AYS]

Thanks guys i will mention it when the car goes to Power for the 1000 mile service.

[s6boy]

Just a thought but did you check the PAS fluid level?

[D14 AYS]

Yeah checked that the first time it happened,tell you what thou i wouldn't fancy that happening at speed going into a tight tricky bend

[andyvdg]

My rack went like this - it was using fluid though. Eventually it needed to be rebuilt as the seals had gone.