Why are we still considering the solenoid? IMHO, that has been proven to be working as expected given that the steering is heavy in places but still affected by removal of the servotronic box.
IMHO, stiffness in certain parts of the steering travel while the pump pressure relief valve operates points to the box, although there's an outside chance that the pump relief valve could be opening early. I don't think I'd be struggling to get to the servotronic valve given what we know of the problem.
I'd be swapping the pump with a known good (just because it's easy), then it's the box.
sorry, busy day, er... In response to Tidla, as he's changed the pump already, seems a logical step short of changing the box itself. ESP as there's talk of a filter involved.
And yes, as I will be intrigued to know what can happen to a steering box in the space of 60k since I've owned it, that can cause this problem, I will be looking to dismantle the bugger at some point. But only once it's proved faulty. Needless to say I will be somewhat miffed if the box comes out and it's not at fault.
so while it may be making work, and taking longer, I want to be sure it's the box before breaking ball joints, moving LPG gubbins and jacking up engines to get the swine out.
I'd rather try the servo first, but that opinion may well change if I had the previous experience of removing a box complete, I guess.
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