One thing I noticed about my green 2.1TD SX was that the PAS was always quite heavy, and a PAS 'malfunction' was one thing flagged up at the MOT.
So I set about checking the LHM tank --> HP pump pipe for air leaks, it looked OK. So if it's not that it could be crappy LHM with dirty LHM filters. I set about removing the tank and filters, words couldn't describe the crap in the LHM filters - so I took a photo!
The LHM in the tank was a disgusting murky brown colour, and with the filter in that state it's no wonder the PAS was heavy After a bit of cleaning with petrol and a small brush the filter was quite a lot cleaner:
The return filter was much cleaner but still filthy. After cleaning up the filters and putting some hydroflush in the PAS is much much better!
I wonder why the power steering is heavy??
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I'd say it's time to service the height correctors too.
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