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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