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21st January 2011, 12:09
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power steering
hi my power steering has just gone on me .. took it to a garage an they said i need a new power steering pump..
i was just wondering if it is safe to drive with this problem lol.
thanks
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21st January 2011, 12:28
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I would of thought so,
Just take it easy on corners, and especially roundabouts.
Because obviously its not going to handle as well.
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21st January 2011, 13:13
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cool thanks
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21st January 2011, 13:32
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make sure you're built well, as it will be heavy as fuck.
tried hitting it with a hammer?
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21st January 2011, 13:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chinkostu
tried hitting it with a hammer?
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also before forking out on a new pump to be fitted, check to see if your blower and heated rear window are working, it could be a common problem
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21st January 2011, 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chinkostu
make sure you're built well, as it will be heavy as fuck.
tried hitting it with a hammer?
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ye i did and the power steering was working for a little bit lol 
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21st January 2011, 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chinkostu
make sure you're built well, as it will be heavy as fuck.
tried hitting it with a hammer?
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People may laugh,
but that is probably the best way to fix it.
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Tottally golly unrelated but that ^ is one of the nicest (possibly the nicest) mk1s I've seen IMO.
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21st January 2011, 13:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bfc2dabone
also before forking out on a new pump to be fitted, check to see if your blower and heated rear window are working, it could be a common problem
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ok will do that an let u no once im done thanks
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21st January 2011, 13:59
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Originally Posted by Gibbo-Vtr
People may laugh,
but that is probably the best way to fix it.
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ino lol u wouldnt thinks so would u 
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21st January 2011, 14:00
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Originally Posted by 0_sax-bomb_0
ye i did and the power steering was working for a little bit lol |
PM mandyslover70 for a cheap pump don't fork out for a new one.
When you can pay less for the same thing.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommo87
Tottally golly unrelated but that ^ is one of the nicest (possibly the nicest) mk1s I've seen IMO.
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Originally Posted by -shuggles-
Gibbo I <3 your car,so much better than mine |
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Originally Posted by mimi179
Gibbo I luv ya, aww! X
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21st January 2011, 14:02
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Just whack it with a hammer before you set out. I did it to mine for about 1 year. But a long term fix would be replacement pump yes.
Don't drive it without powersteering as a bump can free up the motor causing the p.s to work again. That's no problem on straight roads but when it happens round a corner you'll shit a brick.
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21st January 2011, 14:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibbo-Vtr
PM mandyslover70 for a cheap pump don't fork out for a new one.
When you can pay less for the same thing.
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Tell him you don't want the one from P898TMB as he's stripped my car and the p/s was faulty!
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21st January 2011, 14:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibbo-Vtr
PM mandyslover70 for a cheap pump don't fork out for a new one.
When you can pay less for the same thing.
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thanks but i just got one for 90 pound from a friend so hopefully be fitting it soon
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21st January 2011, 14:08
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Originally Posted by holdawayt
Tell him you don't want the one from P898TMB as he's stripped my car and the p/s was faulty!
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O dear ..
0_sax-bomb_0 .. make a note of that, if you do pm him 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommo87
Tottally golly unrelated but that ^ is one of the nicest (possibly the nicest) mk1s I've seen IMO.
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Originally Posted by -shuggles-
Gibbo I <3 your car,so much better than mine |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mimi179
Gibbo I luv ya, aww! X
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21st January 2011, 14:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bfc2dabone
also before forking out on a new pump to be fitted, check to see if your blower and heated rear window are working, it could be a common problem
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yeah all heaters are working and rear de-mister is working
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21st January 2011, 17:47
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deffo try not to drive it mate! mine was on and off for a while, came back on for a while, then went go round a roundabout, steering locked up and nearly ended up on curb, scared me to death lol
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