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08-04-2007, 01:05 PM

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just had a problem with my power steering it has started goin in stages as i turn the steering wheel and now its realy heavy.but the belt is ok and the pump sounds fine.can anyone help. this is on an escort cosworth

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08-04-2007, 02:11 PM

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check the joint from the column to the rack, spray some wd40 in it

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08-04-2007, 03:06 PM

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Check the fluid level first, then if all things as they should be you have two things left, rack or pump is knackered!!
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08-04-2007, 09:31 PM

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also, check the belt is tight!

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