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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: REvil71 on 11 July 2010, 15:49:12

Title: Power steering issues
Post by: REvil71 on 11 July 2010, 15:49:12

Hi
I have a problem with my power steering. Its very heavy when idling but rev the car and its alot better.
Is it just the pump that needs replacing also is it a big job/cost. thanks.

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: weasel on 11 July 2010, 16:26:52

Same issue that mine has at the minute, if its just at idle then it will be the pump, on the diesels it isnt the worst job in the world.
I would just have a browse through ebay for one.

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: Impact Pete on 11 July 2010, 17:47:35

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Hi
I have a problem with my power steering. Its very heavy when idling but rev the car and its alot better.
Is it just the pump that needs replacing also is it a big job/cost. thanks.

I have same issue, was told by an admin to try draining and replacing the ps fluid first rather than spending money on parts, still not got round to it as it's only an issue trying to park! driving is fine

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: plym ian on 11 July 2010, 17:53:09

it was a pig to park. had same problem changed the pump fine now wasn't a hard job just fiddly but then i have a 2.0 so it's abit diffrent i think

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: weasel on 12 July 2010, 17:22:13

For a temporary fix until i get round to fitting a new one, ive just tensioned the throttle cable so it idles at 1000 rpm when warm, which is when the pump starts working, simples  :P

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: Lesopc on 12 July 2010, 17:50:41

Try replacing the pump as i have recently had the same problem and it is due to the vanes inside being worn out as your problem is identical to mine. You can get a pump (2nd hand) off ebay for £40 plus postage from Omegaspareparts in Heathrow (Harmondsworth) The guy who runs it (Steve)breaks Omega's and is top notch for all Omega parts as long as you don't mind that they're used. Tell him Les in Hayes sent you. Then you just need to fix it to the engine block (not too hard) but my mechanic will be doing mine for £80 along with a new Cam Sensor and pre MOT checkover.

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2010, 18:23:23

Its the pump.  Nice and easy to change on the TD (isn't it Omegatoy ;D).  If getting 2nd hand, ensure its a know good one, as its a common issue.

Not sure if TD is different to petrol pas pumps.

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: REvil71 on 12 July 2010, 18:42:17

[size=16]Thanks for all the info.[/size]

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2010, 19:06:37

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Try replacing the pump as i have recently had the same problem and it is due to the vanes inside being worn out as your problem is identical to mine. You can get a pump (2nd hand) off ebay for £40 plus postage from Omegaspareparts in Heathrow (Harmondsworth) The guy who runs it (Steve)breaks Omega's and is top notch for all Omega parts as long as you don't mind that they're used. Tell him Les in Hayes sent you. Then you just need to fix it to the engine block (not too hard) but my mechanic will be doing mine for £80 along with a new Cam Sensor and pre MOT checkover.

Interstingly, all the ones I have looked at the vanes have shown no signs of wear, the only thing that was evident is that some were stuck

Title: Re: Power steering issues
Post by: Andy B on 12 July 2010, 22:53:50

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Interstingly, all the ones I have looked at the vanes have shown no signs of wear, the only thing that was evident is that some were stuck

which would suggest a few fluid changes could 'cure' them  :-/