is this a worry?

1. scottvtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 95 Clio Saxo VTR Corsa 1.8SRI Seat Leon Cupra For

   #1 9th January 2008, 16:09

   i have a mk2 vtr 03 model which has the power steering pump at the bottom.
   i am gettin my car lowered 50mm all round on monday..would the powersterring pump be a worry with it being low and prone to catch?
2. user_13958 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3068

   #2 9th January 2008, 16:14

   I dont think its a problem its the Power Steering pipe that you need to worry about! Theres a guide on the How-to's that show you how! Might be for premium members only though!
3. scottvtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 95 Clio Saxo VTR Corsa 1.8SRI Seat Leon Cupra For

   #3 9th January 2008, 16:15

   is the pipe a worry on all vtr's or is it certain years? because some are at the top and some are at the bottom
4. scottvtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 95 Clio Saxo VTR Corsa 1.8SRI Seat Leon Cupra For

   #4 10th January 2008, 20:57

   bump....
   
   i need atleast 2 more opinions until im certain
   
   cmon guys
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 10th January 2008, 21:03

   the pump itself isn't a problem, it's the pipe behind the inlet manifold that potentially can rub through causing a loss of power steering - it just needs to be bent out of the way so it doesn't rub on the steering arm iirc.
6. scottvtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 95 Clio Saxo VTR Corsa 1.8SRI Seat Leon Cupra For

   #6 10th January 2008, 21:33

   is it a defo that it needs to be bent? or is it just get it lowered and see what its like? also is it easy to locate? i wudnt no where to find it
7. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

   #7 10th January 2008, 22:10

   i think the pipe will definately have to be moved, i wouldnt risk trying it and seeing if it catches, better to just do it first time round
   
   only on mk2's tho i believe
8. scottvtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 95 Clio Saxo VTR Corsa 1.8SRI Seat Leon Cupra For

   #8 11th January 2008, 08:21

   what do i use to bend it? and is it just near the steering rack?
9. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #9 12th January 2008, 04:58

   im not sure how hard it is to bend i dont think its too bad at all
   
   what you could do is get it lowered and just keep checking on it and see if it gets any wear on it, its got some black kinda material protection on it so see if you get any rubbing against that, if you do then bend it back, if not then you should have no problems with it, but just worth keeping tabs on it
   
   have a search see if you can find a picture of it, as i cant quite remember where you check for it
10. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #10 12th January 2008, 14:17

    i would just lower it and see what happens. i could a different shap PAS pipe from another saxo at teh breakers, better than bending pipes imo.
11. scottysaxo1984 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Guisborough - Teesside Posts: 119 Scooby-Do

    #11 14th January 2008, 15:22

    i've got mine lowered 60mm all round and i've not had any probs regarding the power steering pump but the pipe was rubbing against the track rods so i just cut a piece of wood into a wedge put it between the too and turned the steering wheel from lock to lock a couple of times till it had enough clearance