740 Power Steering

Jul 6th, 2002, 18:31

I'm thinking about getting a 740, but the one I've found has very stiff power steering.

What is likely to cause this and how easy is it to fix??

Thanks.

Peter Milnes · Jul 6th, 2002, 23:22

Front suspension needs top bushes replacing as they are causing too much drag on the system and the power steering cannot cope. OR power steering system needs an overhaul, probably new rack and/or pump or even just an oil change. That should cover this fairly simple system for you. Did you check the oil level/condition in the reservoir?

All the best, Peter.

sheerwater · Jul 8th, 2002, 10:13

Silly point, is there a fanbelt to the power steering !!! Other points include flattish front tyres, sticky bottom ball joint and steering out of alignment. Off the top of my head a new steering pump is about £200 and a steering rack replacement £150. (I will be corrected on this) Cheers Nigel

Aug 6th, 2002, 20:24

hi just had this job done as i bought a 740 which was heavy on the steering i replaced the power steering pump,but this wasnt the cause so i had a steering rack replaced.it cost £70 to buy the rack & have it fitted,if you want to buy the pump let me know.If you live in lancashire let me know ill give you the address of the yaed that fitted the steering rack.
dave

Jul 6th, 2002, 18:31	#1
aramis Guest Location:	740 Power Steering I'm thinking about getting a 740, but the one I've found has very stiff power steering. What is likely to cause this and how easy is it to fix?? Thanks.

Jul 6th, 2002, 23:22	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: 740 Power Steering Front suspension needs top bushes replacing as they are causing too much drag on the system and the power steering cannot cope. OR power steering system needs an overhaul, probably new rack and/or pump or even just an oil change. That should cover this fairly simple system for you. Did you check the oil level/condition in the reservoir? All the best, Peter.

Jul 8th, 2002, 10:13	#3
sheerwater Master Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2019 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northampton	RE: 740 Power Steering Silly point, is there a fanbelt to the power steering !!! Other points include flattish front tyres, sticky bottom ball joint and steering out of alignment. Off the top of my head a new steering pump is about £200 and a steering rack replacement £150. (I will be corrected on this) Cheers Nigel

Aug 6th, 2002, 20:24	#4
pikey123 Guest Location:	RE: 740 Power Steering hi just had this job done as i bought a 740 which was heavy on the steering i replaced the power steering pump,but this wasnt the cause so i had a steering rack replaced.it cost £70 to buy the rack & have it fitted,if you want to buy the pump let me know.If you live in lancashire let me know ill give you the address of the yaed that fitted the steering rack. dave

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