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Mike M3XGV

Hi
The steering went very heavy on my 2.8 Paj the other night but found it to be ok above about 2000 rpm.
After looking through the forums it seems its the pas pump , so I have bought a used unit of eblag which I hope to swap myself ( hope its a gud un).
Any advice appreciated on doing the job, do I need a replacement gasket where the pump body bolts on , how to bleed the pas fluid etc.
Cheers all
Mike

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emax · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:12 Post subject:

Hello mm

The pump has a large "o" ring seal. When i did mine i just re-used the one that came off with the old pump. While you are there, you may also like to remove the reservoir which has a filter in it and give it all a clean.

To bleed it, Jack the front up (both wheels) make sure there is enough fluid in the reservoir, with engine off turn the steering wheel fully from lock to lock several times. check fluid, turn engine on (at idle) and repeat lock to lock. Return the vehicle to the ground and with engine running again, repeat lock to lock.

check fluid level again.

See you with atf on your hands Laughing

emax

Mike M3XGV · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:59 Post subject:

Cheers emax , spot on info just what i needed , wish me luck!
ATB
Mike

Tonka · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 13:02 Post subject:

Mike, you do not need a new pump fitting.

The relief valve has stuck. Simply needs the pin removing and any burrs taking off it. Have a search for a how to or look here - - - > Power Steering Repair... Faulty Pressure Relief Valve Wink

Mike M3XGV · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 14:20 Post subject:

Thanks Tonka , very useful info.
I have already paid for the pump ( only £20 so not too bad ) but will take the pump off at first oppportunity and try the relief valve ( wonder if I can do it fixed to the engine Question

)
Thanks for your help

Mike

Tonka · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 23:43 Post subject:

Mike M3XGV · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 0:29 Post subject:

I'll give it a go Saturday ( if it's dry) and let you know how I get on.
Cheers for all your help emax and Tonka
thumbright

Mike

Mike M3XGV · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 14:02 Post subject:

Job done

As the replacement pump came in time I decided to swap it out , took about an hour and a half inc bleeding.
Very pleased Very Happy

my usual garage wanted £400 so saved myself 380 squid.
Big thanks to EMAX and TONKA for your help , cheers guys thumbright

I will check out the old pump when I get chance and see if the relief valve can be repaired.

All the best
Mike

Tonka · Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 14:07 Post subject:

Well done Mike. Very satisfying isn't it mate (diy and saving dosh) Wink

zippo12in

The one entering the pump is a 9mm*1.5mm. can't get the kit here in the Philippines.

I need dimension of the top two you mentioned