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steering
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:59 pm
by V480TI
I have noticed that in my 88 ES the steering is quite heavier than in a 1995 2.0 litre. What is the cause of this ???
I like the old way more than the new.
Can it be a stronger pump ???
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:15 pm
by Glival
I've noticed the same difference between my 92 S and a 95 GT Turbo. I don't know what causes it, but I think I'll be used to it in a few weeks.
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 8:33 pm
by Ben Harris
I find the same thing with my '89 1.7, and '93 2.0.
Something that I was told that changed for the 2-litre, was that the pipes for the power steering were made bigger (width?). This is why the 2-litres don't whine when they're on full-lock and the 1.7's do. It could (but I'm only guessing here) also be the reason that the steering is lighter - more hydraulic fluid, able to move quicker through the pipes?
Ben.