Name the Part

Teflon · 17th March 2019, 18:41

So, can anyone here identify the 2 parts highlighted in the picture below?

Firstly, what is the metal connector/sensor thingy bolted to the power steering doohickey, and why doesn't my car have one? I'm guessing the second part of the question will become apparent once the part is identified

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Secondly, the black plastic cover that fits over the power steering doohickey: I've never seen one before, and my '75 doesn't have one

. Is this another project Drive thing?

Cheers,

Cliff

Oops, the photo!

trikey · 17th March 2019, 18:46

Cant say I've ever noticed the sensor Cliff!

The plastic cover was only fitted to the early cars.

planenut · 17th March 2019, 18:47

Jealousy is a terrible thing!

Teflon · 17th March 2019, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Cant say I've ever noticed the sensor Cliff!

The plastic cover was only fitted to the early cars.

Neither have I, and I've looked at a fair few KV6 engine bays. The car in question has traction control if that's significant.

Re the plastic cover, it would seem that I am now going to have to start hunting for an elusive part once again. I've never seen one before and had no idea they existed 'till today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by planenut

Jealousy is a terrible thing!

Yup!

Cliff

Teflon · 17th March 2019, 19:00

Just done a quick check on Rimmers - really should have thought of that first! It seems the plastic cover is still available, so I've ordered one. Lets see what tuns up

.

Cliff

stocktake · 17th March 2019, 19:05

My Launch model has this, apparently a pressure sensor. When I changed the
power steering pump the replacement just had this blanked off. I removed the blanking plug and fitted the sensor. i am lead to believe the connector is just left there redundant on later models.

chris75 · 17th March 2019, 19:07

My 2001 v6 used to have the plastic cover on the pump , but when I fitted a recon pump the body dimensions were marginally different and the cover wouldn't fit in . So I had to leave it off

Teflon · 17th March 2019, 19:09

Brilliant - thanks Dave, mystery solved

. The car in the photo is on a "Y" plate, so is quite an early example.

Cliff

oxfordblue75 · 17th March 2019, 19:13

The power steering cover is listed on Reebs project drive list , deleted 18th March 2002 from vin no 251971

vitesse · 17th March 2019, 19:34

And for Toaf users - if you don't have the sensor fitted you'll end up with an error code P0553 - ignore unless you do have one fitted. Noted a friend's 2002 V6 had a sensor but both my 2000 and 2004 don't, even though both have traction control.

Regards

17th March 2019, 18:41	#1
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Name the Part So, can anyone here identify the 2 parts highlighted in the picture below? Firstly, what is the metal connector/sensor thingy bolted to the power steering doohickey, and why doesn't my car have one? I'm guessing the second part of the question will become apparent once the part is identified . Secondly, the black plastic cover that fits over the power steering doohickey: I've never seen one before, and my '75 doesn't have one . Is this another project Drive thing? Cheers, Cliff Oops, the photo! __________________ No. 4 of 6

17th March 2019, 18:46	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Cant say I've ever noticed the sensor Cliff! The plastic cover was only fitted to the early cars. __________________ Lest we forget..

17th March 2019, 19:00	#5
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Just done a quick check on Rimmers - really should have thought of that first! It seems the plastic cover is still available, so I've ordered one. Lets see what tuns up . Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

17th March 2019, 19:05	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	My Launch model has this, apparently a pressure sensor. When I changed the power steering pump the replacement just had this blanked off. I removed the blanking plug and fitted the sensor. i am lead to believe the connector is just left there redundant on later models. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

17th March 2019, 19:07	#7
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	My 2001 v6 used to have the plastic cover on the pump , but when I fitted a recon pump the body dimensions were marginally different and the cover wouldn't fit in . So I had to leave it off __________________ Who said it was simples ?

17th March 2019, 18:47	#3
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Jealousy is a terrible thing!

17th March 2019, 19:09	#8
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Brilliant - thanks Dave, mystery solved . The car in the photo is on a "Y" plate, so is quite an early example. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

17th March 2019, 19:13	#9
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	The power steering cover is listed on Reebs project drive list , deleted 18th March 2002 from vin no 251971 Last edited by oxfordblue75; 17th March 2019 at 19:16..

17th March 2019, 19:34	#10
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	And for Toaf users - if you don't have the sensor fitted you'll end up with an error code P0553 - ignore unless you do have one fitted. Noted a friend's 2002 V6 had a sensor but both my 2000 and 2004 don't, even though both have traction control. Regards