GT0161

Cheers mate was the actual rack damaged as the tiniest dent can mess it up completely

The rack was damaged a bolt had been squashed between the sub frame and rack all is working fine.

Update replaced steering rack all is fine said bolt that was lost had caused tiny tiny damage Like Brand new

Hi there I have recently had my clutch replaced too and after the steering has been awful super stiff I have replaced the steering pump And still was happening so I have acquired a rack second hand and I am in process of having it fitted hoping it resolves my problem I will keep you posted I’m hoping to get the car back for Friday

Thanks mate iv got a used rack and lines with sub frame so going to swap the lot and see if it fixes the problem I hope anyway I just wonder if it could be gearbox related at all speed sensors etc just cannot understand it as there’s no fault codes present 😫 The car is paid for now so soon as I can fix it I can get rid of it I would like to scrap it to be honest 😂 I would hate to pass this lemon onto somebody else... currently on 47,100 miles new clutch at 46k burns 1ltr of oil every 900miles

So after clutch replacement my steering has been knackered very stiff so I replaced the steering pump problem still there. strange thing is in reverse it’s totally fine no feedback Or resistance at all I have purchased a new rack and lines hoping this will remedy it. but the weird thing is why is it ok in reverse??? it feels like air lock and you can hear a pressure noise like escaping gas when you try and turn more once fully locked to the left or right. could it be fine in reverse because something maybe on backwards 😂 I’m really at the end now the garage who caused the problem have tried there best to fix but have no idea what the problem is could the sub frame be bent?? wheb they have prised the box out? As they only lowered the sub frame instead of removing it I.e how the workshop manual states. if anybody is a steering guru near Manchester and would like to try and help me diagnose the problem... has anybody ever heard of this strange problem. A very master tech who replaced my pump said he has no idea possibly air lock or even damaged the rack inside as when they lowered the sub frame it’s popped out of the rack and just popped back in causing damage? there was also a bolt that was missing out of the gearbox. My mechanic found it sandwiched between the steering rack and sub frame but there is no obvious signs of damage but the washer on the Bolt was bent where it had been squashed between. any help is much appreciated thank you in advance dan

@Roottootemblowinootsoot engine is ok no problems. Supercharger clutch in water pump needs replacing. car is currently in a garage they messed up my steering. I changed the steering pump still a problem. This all stems from having my cutch replaced. I think they have damaged the rack. A bolt was missing out of the box! My mechanic found it sandwiched between the sub frame and steering rack and the washer on the bolt had squashed under pressure so they have for sure damaged it. I dropped it off Monday I have a post on here regarding stiff steering. my mechanic diagnosed. Damaged rack or air lock in the lines or possibly damaged lines.

Hi and thank you for tour help iv been back up to the garage and checked the bolts as you mentioned and there all fine nothing has come into contact with the rack all seems fine. I think it must be the pump with electrical readings we got Thank you

Tested power steering motor 60amps left turn 7amps. Right turn im guessing my power ateerig motor is knackered but no lights on dash no fault codes etc i have no idea gonna get the AA out see if they can diagnose it maybe

Basically they said go home, find a garage that has the most up to date vagcom software as they couldnt programme it ? ? I said i will send them the bill.... as there diagnostics didnt have steering options or something. i have mild learning difficulties and find it hard to remember and just lost my job today cos of covid19 so be gentle please lol

The steering unit needs to be removed to replace a clutch is that? Is the workshop procedure available online

All good reviews online and i paid £1000 all in

So iv had a new clutch fitted and collected the car today, on my way home the steering felt stiff a further mile or two and i was coming up to a sharp right bend, the car wouldnt turn, so gone back to the garage and explained it wasnt like this before having the clutch done... spent two hours loosening rhe rack and sub frame etc to see if would change... nope nothing when the car is off the ground it steers 360 degrees fully soon as it back on the ground it will steer left (tightly). And then will only turn a quarter the way right its rather tight/difficult to go full lock right! It has give no codes as to what it may be checked steering fluid seems lol but was working fine before the new clutch went in the garage said he couldnt do anything else as ge didnt know the problem upon pluggingg his diagnostics in he said hasnt got the most up to date vagcom. And to go home and find a local dealer with vagcom to set up the steering ? Is this correct? Thanks

The fork selector? Who has quoted that ? Usually the new clutch and selectors cone in at £1400 ish

No not yet it slips a bit but i can live with it the £1200 replacement i cannot live with so until it fully breaks i use manual that way i have more control over the gear changing and that way can control the slip better