"Boiling" Power Steering Fluid

[Simon.h]

Did you know the pas fluid is at about 100psi then running!

[Bolin]

Originally Posted by workaholic_ro

Had to remove: engine cover, engine to body top connection bar, engine mount plastic cover, pump plastic cover, three small screws from the pump pulley and the pump itself. Nothing else. No need to touch engine mount, belt tensioner, plastic undertray, engine front plate etcetera etcetera.

Engine mount plastic cover? What's this?

[crofts]

Originally Posted by man of kent

Agree. You need to change the pump. Wonder why the pump has failed? Most PAS pumps outlast the car. Could be massive overtightening of the belt which firstly knackers the bearing and then the seal collapses.

Correct belt tensioning is when you can turn the belt between the pulleys 90 degrees with just a little force.

Agree there. Don't think I have seen a power steering pump failure reported on 2 forums in about 8 years.
Re the gasket. If one half of the pump is removable it is easy to make a new gasket from different oil resistant papers using a small ball and peen hammer.
Used to do it frequently years ago and still have a few pieces of different thickness materials in my w/shop
By the way. Was born in Tonbridge and only left at 18 to go to Africa for 30 years

[BudeCarpets]

Originally Posted by crofts

Agree there. Don't think I have seen a power steering pump failure reported on 2 forums in about 8 years.
Re the gasket. If one half of the pump is removable it is easy to make a new gasket from different oil resistant papers using a small ball and peen hammer.
Used to do it frequently years ago and still have a few pieces of different thickness materials in my w/shop
By the way. Was born in Tonbridge and only left at 18 to go to Africa for 30 years

Garage today confirmed gasket gone in power steering pump and they have asked if i want a new priced up. i've suggested the replacing the gasket but as always they say that's not been done for years, easier and cheaper to replace and throw old away. so awaiting to see whether a new one is able to be located and fitted tomorrow as i need car for Wednesday. Taking van to a funeral tomorrow not best transport but good for business

Although at least they haven't said thye have to remove everything they did actually just remove top covers to see fault. some money saving there