Bypassing power steering pump - implications?
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Bypassing power steering pump - implications?
A few days ago I disconnected the power steering pump from the drive system, but removing the belt and replacing it with a shorter belt to just drive the alternator. I did this because the pump is knackered, and I'm trying to sort out what's gone wrong before replacing it.
Since disabling the pump the fuel economy has improved, and it hasn't been bothering me (although parking is a pain!) and I'm toying with the idea of leaving it disconnected.
If I do this, will there be any medium to long term implications in terms of increased wear to the steering rack / steering column bearings?
Since disabling the pump the fuel economy has improved, and it hasn't been bothering me (although parking is a pain!) and I'm toying with the idea of leaving it disconnected.
If I do this, will there be any medium to long term implications in terms of increased wear to the steering rack / steering column bearings?
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Should make steering lighter if you remove fluid as you are pumping it when you steer.
If it was all removed and steering usable why would it fail an mot?
If it was all removed and steering usable why would it fail an mot?
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Confucious he say man with no idea better off keeping mouth shut, that way foot not enter mouth so easily.
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hello he says he has disabled the pas pump its still fitted he's just running smaller drive belt thats not running the pas pump so thats a fail, agreed if he was to remove the pas altogether fair enough but thats not wot he said
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Where in the MOT book does it say check the PAS system is to be working? All the MOT does is check that there is not excessive play in any part of the steering system. Working in the motor vehicle trade I used to do pre-mot's (was not in a position to hold testers ticket). I did have full access to all books used and requirements.
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Thanks for the advice everyone
Regarding the MOT, the following page states that 'Power steering systems are checked with the engine running'. This may simply be a statement of the obvious (you wouldn't check the steering with the engine off if PAS is fitted), but it does have the word 'check' in there so I'm not sure!
MOTester.co.uk - The MOT Test and UK MOT Testing > Car Owners Guide to The MOT > What Is Tested?
Regarding the MOT, the following page states that 'Power steering systems are checked with the engine running'. This may simply be a statement of the obvious (you wouldn't check the steering with the engine off if PAS is fitted), but it does have the word 'check' in there so I'm not sure!
MOTester.co.uk - The MOT Test and UK MOT Testing > Car Owners Guide to The MOT > What Is Tested?
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Thanks for the advice everyone
Regarding the MOT, the following page states that 'Power steering systems are checked with the engine running'. This may simply be a statement of the obvious (you wouldn't check the steering with the engine off if PAS is fitted), but it does have the word 'check' in there so I'm not sure!
MOTester.co.uk - The MOT Test and UK MOT Testing > Car Owners Guide to The MOT > What Is Tested?
Regarding the MOT, the following page states that 'Power steering systems are checked with the engine running'. This may simply be a statement of the obvious (you wouldn't check the steering with the engine off if PAS is fitted), but it does have the word 'check' in there so I'm not sure!
MOTester.co.uk - The MOT Test and UK MOT Testing > Car Owners Guide to The MOT > What Is Tested?
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Yeah.
If something's fitted (whether OEM or not) and it's not fitted correctly/unsafe/don't function as it should = fail
If totally removed safely and correctly... nothing to test = can't fail.
I've removed the front foglights and switch - no problems with MOTs... as they're not present to test!
If something's fitted (whether OEM or not) and it's not fitted correctly/unsafe/don't function as it should = fail
If totally removed safely and correctly... nothing to test = can't fail.
I've removed the front foglights and switch - no problems with MOTs... as they're not present to test!
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