power steering help

stoisha

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hi :):confused:

i have a volvo penta d3.160.a steering problem
p.a.s very hard (gets marginely lighter with engine off but not much) checked cable moves fine, drained and refilled fluid with dexron 2 still hard
replaced pump still the same. had ram system checked by local hydrolic engineers
workshop was tested and found the piston head was made of plastic and cracked
so they manufacterd new piston head made from alloy with new seals tested ok..
so refitted all back on to the boat still the same problem..

any ideas thanks,,,,,

ps,when the steering linkage is diconected from the leg should the leg be impossible to move by hand from the linkage rod .also stiff and whiney when turning from outside boat ??
 
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stoisha

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Re: power steering help

sorted:)

just bleed cylnder from bleed screw :facepalm:

>>thanks for the advice guys<<:rolleyes:
 
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