PAS problem

[the jiffle king]

Had a problem with power steering this morning (I think). The steering squeels when turned, and feels heavier than usual. This has only just come on and there were no signs when i last drove the car on Saturday. It carried on all the way to work, and I wondered if it would be down to the pressure changes in the weather possibly expanding and contracting mechanical parts? Being mechanically inept, I am looking for some help.

What are the checks I should do or should I just get it to a garage and let them sort it out?

T-J-K

[shpub]

Check the PAS fluid level... If low top it up. Check that you are not leaking fluid from the pipes and steering. The pipes/joints often fail under the pump. Pretty well covered in the bible BTW.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[the jiffle king]

Thanks Steve, I'll check tonight, but lent my bible to someone else.

[shpub]

the jiffle king said:

Thanks Steve, I'll check tonight, but lent my bible to someone else.

You'll never get it back you know!!!

[the jiffle king]

A further question:

I think my problem is with the PAS fluid, if I go to Halfords, which make/ grade should I buy?

Thankyou in advance

T-J-K

[shpub]

Page 197 in the bible. You really shouldn't lend it out... It is tempting fate you know


The PAS fluid is (Mobil ATF220 or Dextron III
equivalent)

[the jiffle king]

Thanks Steve, I'll be purchasing another copy on the web in the next couple of days.

T-J-K

[the jiffle king]

Just an update for anyone who has PAS problems.

Having topped the fluid up and it leaked again, I have since checked the hoses and the pump, but there was no issue.

Fluid is coming out of the gasket on the steering rack, so a quick trip to Steve Howard is in order as I cannot get my sockets in to take the diamond shaped plate off.

Thanks for the advice, and I have both bibles, 1 st and a 2nd edition.

T-J-K

[the jiffle king]

Just an update for anyone with old style racks (Mine is from 95) who need theirs re-conditioning.

The party line from TVR is that you need a replacement rack, as the parts are not available, but I mine was done by Andy at APM, and cost a lot less than a new rack.

T-J-K