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Baz
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Another steering problem
« on: Sep 30th, 2004, 8:45pm » |
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Hi,
I noticed whilst out in the new Scorp over the weekend, that when I was trying to reverse into a parking space, the power seemed to completely go out of the steering when the car was at idling speed. I had to put a bit of gas on in order to turn the wheel which can be a little disconcerting when parking between two cars!!
Any ideas as my other scorp never has this problem. I was thinking maybe a loose drive belt or something.
There are no leaks in the system, not even from the dreaded joint below the bottle and at running speeds, there are no problems.
Thanks in advance
Baz
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JohnJ
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #1 on: Sep 30th, 2004, 8:54pm » |
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Yep you have a loose or worn fan belt or drive belt, sometimes I get that afer a large puddle and you need large arms to turn the wheel, try tightening up the belt or buy a new one.
JJ 
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Baz
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #2 on: Sep 30th, 2004, 9:04pm » |
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Cheers John, I thought that might be it. I will sort it over the weekend
Thanks
Baz
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Snoopy
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #3 on: Sep 30th, 2004, 9:27pm » |
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The Drive belts on the Scorpio are self adjusting so maybe a new one will fix the problem
lok here for the details
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/drivebelt.htm
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Fredrock
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #4 on: Oct 6th, 2004, 4:49pm » |
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Hi!
Found this thread yesterday and went away happy to Ford and bougth a drive belt. Saddly, it didn't fix a thing  .
Baz, how did it work out for you?
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Fredrik
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Baz
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #5 on: Oct 6th, 2004, 5:02pm » |
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Haven't got round to it yet Fredrik. Will report when I have done it
Another one on the list of things to do!!
Baz
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Fredrock
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #6 on: Oct 10th, 2004, 10:57am » |
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Does anyone know it simply is the pump that is givin up? I mean, if it's not soo efficient anymore maybe on idle theres no pressure?
I'm only guessing!  
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Fredrock
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #7 on: Oct 14th, 2004, 5:30pm » |
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One more thought: What is the purpose of the pressure switch?
Does anyone know? Could it be the problem?
BR,
Fredrik
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Snoopy
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #8 on: Oct 14th, 2004, 7:47pm » |
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If you are refering to the speed sensitive power steering that is fitted to the 24 v Cosworth Scorpio then it reduces the amout of power steering effect when travelling a higher speeds as not as much force is required to move the wheels when they are revolving at a reasonable rate.... I would have thought the power steering pump may be at fault they do break sometimes....
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Fredrock
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #9 on: Oct 14th, 2004, 8:53pm » |
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No, actually on the standard system (16V) there's a thing called "Pressure switch" right after the pump with two electrical leads.
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #10 on: Oct 14th, 2004, 9:40pm » |
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hi there
the pressure switch is to increase the revs by about 500rpm, so the car won't stall went turning the wheel at idle.
hth
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Fredrock
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #11 on: Oct 18th, 2004, 7:57pm » |
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Hi all!
I think I finally (touch wood!) fixed my Scorp.
15 mins of turning the wheel from lock to lock made some progress but not much.
Next day I held the wheel thight to its end postitions several times while rushing the engine so the oil almost boiled! Slightly better again, but guess what: the next day it was perfect and has been for several days!
Does this makes sence? Is it soo hard to bleed the system?
Thanks for all help!
/Fredrik
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john.n
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #12 on: Oct 18th, 2004, 8:54pm » |
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You bleed the air out of the system by turning the wheels from lock to lock with the engine running. Its  easier with the car jacked up at the front. john.n
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Fredrock
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Re: Another steering problem
« Reply #13 on: Oct 21st, 2004, 7:01am » |
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Thanks for your reply, John!
I'm sorry for my bad English, but the question was if it's normal that the bleeding procedure should be so difficult?
BR,
Fredrik
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