Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 17:09:14 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: C900 Power Steering issue
Stephen Bacon wrote: > Hello, > my '85 900S (8 valve) has a power steering problem, mostly when > turning the wheel to the right. It is most noticable right after I first > start it (i.e. backing out of the driveway into the street feels as if > no power steering at all). Very quickly it seems to "turn on" when > turning to the left but not the right. After it is warmed up it's fine, > but there seems to be a slight lag before power kicks in when turning > the wheel. > Is this indicative of bad fluid? Air in the line? bad linkage? I just > had the hoses to the power steering replaced. It is not low on fluid. Assuming you have the right type/amount of fluid in there, it is indicative of sticking valves on the PS rack. You may be able to free up by flushing the system with clean fluid a few times, but if it's the original rack this may very well lead to leaks. Your best option is a rebuilt rack. Around here they are ~£140 (US$260). Not difficult to fit. -- Grunff