Power steering removal

Mou1t · 21-04-2018, 01:18 PM

Hi guys.

Right, I’ve had more than a few problems with my power steering. The motors fine but still very temperamental.

I would like to remove the lot, I’ve read through previous threads and it has been mentioned that maybe the rack could seize ?
I don’t wana be changing the steering rack ideally. Has any one removed the power steering and had any issues ?

Any help would be much appreciated

🍻 cheers

**MHR1294** · 21-04-2018, 09:46 PM

No the steering rack won't seize. The ram is bolted onto the steering rack, it's not integral to the rack.

I drove mine on the road for 5 years and it was fine. that was about 55k.

Don't loop the ram, it'll make the steering even heavier. you could remove the ram all together if you want.

Mou1t · 21-04-2018, 10:07 PM

Thanks for your reply, that’s the sort of feedback I was hoping for !

Could I ask, what did you use to ‘plug’ the holes ?

I’ve been building this car for almost a year now and really don’t want to bodge anything.

🍻

**MHR1294** · 22-04-2018, 10:12 AM

I didn't, I left mine open! You could use the old pipe ends and crimp them. They'll need to have a small hole to let the air in and out though.

If you can, just whip the ram off the rack then you won't have to worry about it.

Mou1t · 22-04-2018, 11:41 AM

Thanks again for your reply.

I have heard the method of crimping the pipes but I wouldn’t like to do this initially incase I want to revert back to PAS.

I’m goin to have a crack at this later hopefully if I can refrain from having a few pint with my dinner.
Do you know if anyone has successfully removed the ram from the rack while It is still on the vehicle ?

Best regards

**MHR1294** · 22-04-2018, 05:49 PM

Not sure if it can be done in place, the rack is only held in place with 3 bolts so you could loosen them it might help.

21-04-2018, 01:18 PM	#1
Mou1t REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 38	Power steering removal Hi guys. Right, I’ve had more than a few problems with my power steering. The motors fine but still very temperamental. I would like to remove the lot, I’ve read through previous threads and it has been mentioned that maybe the rack could seize ? I don’t wana be changing the steering rack ideally. Has any one removed the power steering and had any issues ? Any help would be much appreciated 🍻 cheers

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21-04-2018, 09:46 PM	#2
MHR1294 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 163	No the steering rack won't seize. The ram is bolted onto the steering rack, it's not integral to the rack. I drove mine on the road for 5 years and it was fine. that was about 55k. Don't loop the ram, it'll make the steering even heavier. you could remove the ram all together if you want.

21-04-2018, 10:07 PM	#3
Mou1t REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 38	Thanks for your reply, that’s the sort of feedback I was hoping for ! Could I ask, what did you use to ‘plug’ the holes ? I’ve been building this car for almost a year now and really don’t want to bodge anything. 🍻

22-04-2018, 10:12 AM	#4
MHR1294 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 163	I didn't, I left mine open! You could use the old pipe ends and crimp them. They'll need to have a small hole to let the air in and out though. If you can, just whip the ram off the rack then you won't have to worry about it.

22-04-2018, 11:41 AM	#5
Mou1t REGISTERED FORUM USER - NON MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 38	Thanks again for your reply. I have heard the method of crimping the pipes but I wouldn’t like to do this initially incase I want to revert back to PAS. I’m goin to have a crack at this later hopefully if I can refrain from having a few pint with my dinner. Do you know if anyone has successfully removed the ram from the rack while It is still on the vehicle ? Best regards

22-04-2018, 05:49 PM	#6
MHR1294 106 RALLYE REGISTER MEMBER Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 163	Not sure if it can be done in place, the rack is only held in place with 3 bolts so you could loosen them it might help.