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19 Jul, 13

Audi A3 Power Steering Problems – Racks & Pumps

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The Audi A3 uses a conventional hydraulic power steering system which consists of a Power Steering Rack, Power Steering Pump and high pressure & low pressure hydraulic pipes which connect them together. The system is linked with a Steering column (shaft) which is what the steering wheel is fixed to at the user-end. Some newer models may have electronic components in the Power Steering System for example: Electric Power Steering Pumps and Electric Steering Columns - We can also remanufacture…

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28 Jul, 09

Genuine BMW LUK Flat Back Pumps In Stock

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The BMW Flat Back type LUK power steering pump is one we keep in stock ready on the shelf for dispatch. We sell 100's of these and are able to sell them NEW and Remanufactured at a very affordable price. The corresponding part numbers for the genuine LUK (Flat-Back) power steering pumps are as follows: LUK Part Number - 541006910 BMW Part Number - 32411092433 When the LUK Flatback pump fails, you may experience one or more of the following…

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16 May, 09

Genuine BMW Domed Shape LUK Power Steering Pumps In Stock

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The power steering pumps from the older BMW's were much more reliable. It seems the later models have come fitted with a new Domed Shaped power steering pump, manufactured by LUK and with many common failures, most of which cause them to lose pressure or fail to hold pressure for as long as required. When we say domed shape, we're referring to the back plate on the pump being domed shape. They are also failing on their level of noise,…

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04 May, 09

Excessive Play In Steering Systems Repaired Including Steering Track Rod Arms + Rack & Pinions.

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Surprisingly enough we get calls all the time from garages and members of the public requiring "replacement" or "new" racks because their rack has excessive play and most assume or are advised wrongly that it cannot be rectified. We are able to remanufacture rack & pinions and fully test & adjust all power steering racks to eliminate any excessive play. With track rod arms (inner arms), the excessive play is within the ball joints and most people try to find…

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16 Apr, 09

Very Light Volvo Steering Or Lighter One-Way

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It's quite common on some of the Volvo's that the steering becomes lighter than usual, in some cases only one-way.. the opposite way can still feel normal. Most frequently, drivers of the Volvo 820 & 825's experience this problem and are advised by others to change their pumps but this is not necessarily the case. The power steering pump only pumps fluid around the system, it is not dependant on which way you turn the wheel and so if the…

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17 Mar, 09

Volvo Power Steering Racks Exchanged

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There are many common faults which arise in all the power steering rack & pinions across the Volvo range, including the 740, V70, S70, C70 and so on.. The most common of problems include: Leaking From Top Pinion Seal Leaking Out The Gaitors (Rubber Boots) Play Internally Within The Rack Play In The Ball Joints Broken / Snapped Mounting Brackets Of course we can remanufacture all Volvo steering racks and above are just some of the common faults our customers…

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13 Mar, 09

Mercedes A-Class Loss Of Power Steering

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A similar common fault to that of the BMW Mini with the electric Power Steering Pumps, the unit in this Mercedes A-Class is also an electric (Electro-Hydraulic) power steering pump and it is known to continuously run until it eventually burns out. Mercedes Part Number: A168 466 0601 The continuous running of these pumps is not what they were designed to do. You turn the engine off and walk away from the car, you can still hear the pump running.…

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11 Mar, 09

Vauxhall Corsa – Biased Steering, Gone Heavy?

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Vauxhall Corsa's have a very common problem with their electric power steering columns to become biased one-way. This means that rather than having an evenly light power steering wheel.. it becomes quite hard to steer one way and easier to steer in the opposite direction. Many garages, companies and even main dealers will tell you that you require a new unit (Electric Steering Column) complete with motor and ecu.. the costs even for the part alone would be enough to…

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10 Mar, 09

Renault Megane / Scenic Power Steering Pump Leak

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There are commonly two types of power steering pumps on the Renault Megane's, Scenic's and Laguna's: Aluminum Pump Cast Iron Pump It is a common problem for them to leak but more common on the aluminium types because the back plates fail under pressure which causes complete loss of power steering making it go heavy and loss of power steering hydraulic oil. A simple rebuild is not adequate to repair these units successfully. If the pump is not correctly machined…

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09 Mar, 09

Skoda Fabia Electric Power Steering Problems – EPSP Electric Power Steering Pump

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The Skoda Fabia uses a modern electronic power steering system which consists of an Electronic Power Steering Pump, a hydraulic Power Steering Rack and high pressure & low pressure hydraulic pipes which connect them together. The system is linked with a Steering column (shaft) which is what the steering wheel is fixed to at the user-end. We are taking enquiries daily for our rebuild and exchange services on the Skoda Fabia Electric Power Steering Pumps as this is the most…

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