Not the usual PAS question.

[chassis 33]

It's been inferred a number of times on the forum, but I can't find any reference as to how to adjust the assistance in a PAS setup. I presume it comes from varying something, in the pump to alter the amount of fluid that is pumped.

I've got the PAS pump on the bench at present, ans had a quick look at the outlet where there seems to be a very fine jet and behind that a plunger with some shims in. Again I presume be altering something here you can increase or reduce the amount of assistance.

Has anyone any more info?

Regards
Iain

[sparkythecat]

chassis 33 said:

It's been inferred a number of times on the forum, but I can't find any reference as to how to adjust the assistance in a PAS setup. I presume it comes from varying something, in the pump to alter the amount of fluid that is pumped.

I've got the PAS pump on the bench at present, ans had a quick look at the outlet where there seems to be a very fine jet and behind that a plunger with some shims in. Again I presume be altering something here you can increase or reduce the amount of assistance.

Has anyone any more info?

Regards
Iain

Fiat came up with a solution to this problem in their 1.2 Punto.
The assistance can be varied using a switch on the dash.
It's the ideal modification for petite ladies and the limp wristed amongst us.
It's called 'the Girly Button'.

[chassis 33]

That works cos they button turns the wick up on the electric PAS pump, a facility to which the Chim is to a deficit of one, anyway I'm looking to reduce the assistance a bit.

Regards
Iain