Removing PAS on a vtr.

1. pepsimax Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Swindon Posts: 358 Mk1 black VTR16V. Civic Vtec. YZF R6'10.

   #1 5th May 2011, 23:00

   So thinking of doing above.
   when my wishbone gave way on the track-slag, the wheel got jammed in the arch, I tried to steer and the pump exploded! so I lost PAS fluid aswell as GB fluid. Now as I cant find a pump near by, thinking of removing the whole thing all together.
   
   1 if I keep the vtr rack in with a 50 mm. drop will the steering be impossible?
   2 by disconnectin the unit will it bring the light on???
   3 whats the best way to block the holes in the rack where the pipes normally sit??
   4 has anyone done it? links to pics and progress/outcome?
   
   Thanks in advance.
2. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

   #2 5th May 2011, 23:59

   Car will still drive ' steer etc with no power steering pump. Think you could just try unplugging it and see how it goes ?
   Worth a try anyway

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3. saxo_singh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 4289 02 VTR'd Furio, 07 Audi A4 Avant S Line

   #3 6th May 2011, 00:02

   Can I buy the pipe of you lol Mine split and now its a pain in the ass to park in the supermarkets
4. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

   #4 6th May 2011, 00:29

   I've done it mate.
   
   Urm its easy.
   
   Remove all the shit.
   
   Take bolts out of rack, remove the pipes from bolts with hack saw. Leave fluid in rack.
   
   Dont move car.
   
   Get some chemical metal or hard as nails, filll in bolts.
   
   When it hardens, screw them back in to rack.
   
   Done.

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5. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

   #5 6th May 2011, 11:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by robertlittler123 I've done it mate. Urm its easy. Remove all the shit. Take bolts out of rack, remove the pipes from bolts with hack saw. Leave fluid in rack. Dont move car. Get some chemical metal or hard as nails, filll in bolts. When it hardens, screw them back in to rack. Done.

   is it not easier to get soem of the right size solid bolts? instead of filling the hollow ones? you have to cap the rack otherwise it will fail its mot
6. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #6 6th May 2011, 15:19

   You could fit a non PAS rack (more turns lock to lock but obviously will be easier to turn). You could also re position the front struts to the NON PAS position (less castor) but agin you will lose some turn in and grip. It's all a comprimise. To be honest I would repair the set up you have on the car now.

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7. vtr_matt1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 darley dale, derbyshire Posts: 194 99 vtr 97 vr6 highline

   #7 6th May 2011, 19:15

   in 2 weeks my other vtr will have mot if you can get up to me you can rip the power steering pump of my donor car
8. pepsimax Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Swindon Posts: 358 Mk1 black VTR16V. Civic Vtec. YZF R6'10.

   #8 6th May 2011, 20:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo_singh Can I buy the pipe of you lol Mine split and now its a pain in the ass to park in the supermarkets

   Mate its urs at no cost. Very good condition aswell
9. pepsimax Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Swindon Posts: 358 Mk1 black VTR16V. Civic Vtec. YZF R6'10.

   #9 6th May 2011, 20:34

   well thanks everybody, as its a track car I think I'll just loose the shit....
   
   After all I fookin hate the sound the bloody pump makes, let me rephrase it, MADE...
   
   But the thing I hate the most was when I was doin my clutch outside the house on my own, PAS pipes kept knocking the lever as I was tryin to but the box in and the thrust bearing kept fallin off.. fun times...