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Ian21401 · May 22nd, 2020, 21:46

Thanks for your reply Dave.

I should have looked here before asking questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amTnNkAhWgQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfgu0vgumK8

Re my problems with the pipework and unions on my steering rack, see my update in post 10 of this:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=steering+rack

As I mentioned in that post,the unions must have a total length, including the hex part, of exactly 15.5 mms. or 11.3 mms below the hex part. I did not mention that IIRC they are 7/16"x 20 (M11 X1.25 ).

At the time of the problem, March 2018, I enquired with my main dealer re replacement pipes. I was advised that there were at least three different styles of rack fitted through the life of the 940 and only one pipe was available, namely VO9140941 which I ordered but upon receipt was found to be completely different to what I required. As it was a "special order" it could not be returned/exchanged.
If anyone requires a hydraulic power steering pipe, part number VO9140941, they can have it for the cost of carriage as it is of no use to me and I would rather it helped someone.

May 22nd, 2020, 21:46	#15
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Thanks for your reply Dave. I should have looked here before asking questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amTnNkAhWgQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfgu0vgumK8 Re my problems with the pipework and unions on my steering rack, see my update in post 10 of this: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=steering+rack As I mentioned in that post,the unions must have a total length, including the hex part, of exactly 15.5 mms. or 11.3 mms below the hex part. I did not mention that IIRC they are 7/16"x 20 (M11 X1.25 ). At the time of the problem, March 2018, I enquired with my main dealer re replacement pipes. I was advised that there were at least three different styles of rack fitted through the life of the 940 and only one pipe was available, namely VO9140941 which I ordered but upon receipt was found to be completely different to what I required. As it was a "special order" it could not be returned/exchanged. If anyone requires a hydraulic power steering pipe, part number VO9140941, they can have it for the cost of carriage as it is of no use to me and I would rather it helped someone. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.