Hawk sti power steering problem
#1
Hawk sti power steering problem
so i have noticed this problem getting worse over the past few months and ive just gone out in the car and its the worse its ever been.
when stationary and with the engine running you literally cannot move the steering wheel left or right without a fight, its a right battle to get it to go lock to lock. there is no squealing from the belt and no leaks, the belt was actually replaced last year @ thwaites as it was squealing.
when moving it seems fine. ive not actually checked the level but would assume that as there are no leaks it would be fine.
do i check the level when warm/cold and with the engine running or not?
the car has 18" xxr wheels with AD08R rubber and a DAMD steering wheel. its a 2007 sti with 77k on the clock
any ideas guys?
when stationary and with the engine running you literally cannot move the steering wheel left or right without a fight, its a right battle to get it to go lock to lock. there is no squealing from the belt and no leaks, the belt was actually replaced last year @ thwaites as it was squealing.
when moving it seems fine. ive not actually checked the level but would assume that as there are no leaks it would be fine.
do i check the level when warm/cold and with the engine running or not?
the car has 18" xxr wheels with AD08R rubber and a DAMD steering wheel. its a 2007 sti with 77k on the clock
any ideas guys?
Last edited by the shreksta; 16 May 2019 at 04:50 PM.
#2
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Try changing the fluid shreksta use a turkey Baster or large syringe to empty then refill with fresh and then turn steering from lock to lock to bleed it
#4
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Filler cap off when you bleed it try to suck out as much Old Fluid as you can as for brand any decent make power steering fluid atf fluid can also be used have a look on opie oils website
#6
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1 litre will be fine speak to opie oils for what fluid to use
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#8
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just looked on their site and Motul DEXRON III Car Automatic Gearbox Oil (ATF) - 1 Litre is what they say is suitable
#10
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I would be taking the return hose off the fluid reservoir and put it in a large bottle/suitable container,get someone to start the car whilst your filling with fresh fluid.
This way you will get all the old fluid flushed through...obviously you will need more than 1 litre tho.
Re connect the return hose then top up and give it some lock to lock.
This way you will get all the old fluid flushed through...obviously you will need more than 1 litre tho.
Re connect the return hose then top up and give it some lock to lock.
#11
I would be taking the return hose off the fluid reservoir and put it in a large bottle/suitable container,get someone to start the car whilst your filling with fresh fluid.
This way you will get all the old fluid flushed through...obviously you will need more than 1 litre tho.
Re connect the return hose then top up and give it some lock to lock.
This way you will get all the old fluid flushed through...obviously you will need more than 1 litre tho.
Re connect the return hose then top up and give it some lock to lock.
cheers guys
#12
so i started the car this morning and went to the end of the road as the car is loud and it was 2-30 am. at the junction whilst stationary i went lock to lock without issue, i got to work and parked my car and tried lock to lock and it struggled again but not as much as yesterday. when i got home this evening i parked on my drive and tried lock to lock and it would hardly budge again.
may be a daft question but would surface types/angles have an impact on it?
may be a daft question but would surface types/angles have an impact on it?
#13
Could be a few things , maybe steering parts tyres have they got enough air I'd look at all easy stuff like that , but if it is worst you could always get a 2nd hand pump from Matt
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