I went to get some lunch this afternoon, all of a sudden steering went very hard. Pulled over and red liquid all over the floor, further investigation i have now discovered the metal hose that runs under the radiator has ruptured and leaked all my power steering fluid out. Replacement is going to take a couple of weeks from Japan, i cannot live without my car for that long. Seen a few sites saying cut the belt and save the pump, but then the battery wont charge? Is it worth it in the short term? Can the pipe be repaired? replaced with some form of rubber hose? welded? Need help before the morning as i have to go to work???
Cheers
Adrian
Power steering, Year 2000 Grand Vitara 1600cc
Power steering, Year 2000 Grand Vitara 1600cc
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Jordi
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Re: Power steering, Year 2000 Grand Vitara 1600cc
If you remove the belt the battery should still charge.
To the best of my knowledge (and looking at your photo) that belt only drives the PAS pump. The other belt drive the alternator and water pump.
To the best of my knowledge (and looking at your photo) that belt only drives the PAS pump. The other belt drive the alternator and water pump.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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vitara_mad
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Re: Power steering, Year 2000 Grand Vitara 1600cc
ive got some power steering pipes for a gv