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(Message started by: Scorpio_Mike on May 13^th, 2009, 11:39am)

Title: Power steering
Post by Scorpio_Mike on May 13^th, 2009, 11:39am

Just got back from 2 weeks holiday and jumped in the Scorpio and thought the steering was a bit heavy. I wondered if it was just me, having been driving a rental car for 2 weeks and just a case of getting used to the Scorpio again.
Well, a week has passed and it definately feels heavier than it used to.
I've checked the tyre pressures are OK and the PAS fluid level is correct.

Where to look next ?
Anyone else had this ?

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by Jonnycab on May 13^th, 2009, 11:57am

Wishbone balljoint or strut top mount bearing seized ?...column to pinion linkage UJ seized ?.....any noises from the P/S pump ? :)

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by Scorpio_Mike on May 13^th, 2009, 1:05pm

Cheers for the quick reply JC.

The column UJ is ringing bells - had a similar thing happen on a Mk2 many moons ago - I'd totally forgotten about it !

I'll give it a shot of WD40 and see if that makes any difference.

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by rich1 on May 13^th, 2009, 6:54pm

is that a common problem ? ive always thought my steering was a bit on the heavy side, after driving my sherbet all night which is so light ,the scorpio fells like it aint got p/s at all

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by Jonnycab on May 14^th, 2009, 1:14am

Rich1.....sounds like you need to get yourself down the gym for a few sessions ;)........ ;D

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by scorpio_man on May 14^th, 2009, 8:03am

hi there

i think most of it's in our heads.

when you swap from one car to other all the time, it's not much of a problem. it's when there's a gap between them, that's when you notice it.

in the last 3 weeks, i've driven my mondeo for a week, no driving for week (back op), then the mondeo for part of this week. last night i had to drive the wife's honda civic. we've had this for 3 years, most of the time i had it because the wife stole the scorpio. anyway, the point! i couldn't believe how light the steering and gear change was. nothing had changed. it was only because i was now used to the mondeo.

that's where i think most of the issue is, but as pointed out, you can check a few things. remember the difference in tyre size from the scorpio to most other cars.

hth

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by gozz on May 14^th, 2009, 10:07am

JC.
Do they have steering machines down your gym ;D
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by familyguy on May 14^th, 2009, 10:18am

I have to agree somewhat with scorpio_man from my sig you see i have a few cars and if i drive one for a week or so then the next one does'nt feel right or how it used too (or how i remember it ).
i used to drive a new shape astra diesel estate for work then on a friday night getting into the mx6 was very different and never felt how it did last weekend i would then spend the weekend tinkering (in vain) untill i felt it was how it should be(or how i thought it should be) or was the last time i drove it.

not saying scorpio mike has not got a problem but it could save you time effort and money.

gaz

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by rich1 on May 14^th, 2009, 10:23am

on 05/14/09 at 01:14:17, Jonnycab wrote:

Rich1.....sounds like you need to get yourself down the gym for a few sessions ;)........ ;D

your right , but just aint enough hours in the day :)

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by rich1 on May 14^th, 2009, 10:24am

on 05/14/09 at 10:07:48, gozz wrote:

JC.
Do they have steering machines down your gym ;D
GOZZ.

;D ;D

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by Jonnycab on May 15^th, 2009, 1:02am

on 05/14/09 at 10:07:48, gozz wrote:

JC.
Do they have steering machines down your gym ;D
GOZZ.

I don't need to go down the gym, turning the steering wheel isn't usually a problem for me :P........ ;D

But a heavy steering may not be all that bad, as it's good a workout for the arms, shoulders & chest. Even a light steering will still work & move these muscles ;) .......That's probably why most lorry drivers are built like brick s**t houses ;D

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by gozz on May 15^th, 2009, 11:19am

JC.
Modern lorries have to be able to be driven by girls,the steering is very light,unlike the old 8 wheelers I used to stand up in to steer ??? We ALWAYS changed our own wheels on the road,now the girls just ring up and lie in the cab 'till someone else does the job for them,mainly because they would not have the strength to loosen the wheel nuts or get the wheel off and on the carrier ::)
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by lesterlad on May 15^th, 2009, 6:51pm

on 05/15/09 at 11:19:47, gozz wrote:

JC.
mainly because they would not have the strength to loosen the wheel nuts or get the wheel off and on the carrier ::)
GOZZ.

You seen some of those "Girls" lately Gozz ?

Some of them have got more muscles than a seafood stall on Skegness seafront. }{

Title: Re: Power steering
Post by rich1 on May 15^th, 2009, 7:25pm

on 05/15/09 at 18:51:25, lesterlad wrote:

You seen some of those "Girls" lately Gozz ?

Some of them have got more muscles than a seafood stall on Skegness seafront. }{

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Title: Re: Power steering
Post by gozz on May 15^th, 2009, 8:44pm

They wanna change their own bloody wheels then 8)
GOZZ.