Audi 80 steering rack

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  • ventt
    S2Forum Buff
    • Aug 2015
    • 49
    • Country: Estonia

    #1

    Audi 80 steering rack

    Hello!

    I'm having problems with my power steering.

    I've done:
    * Engine swap from 2.8 V6 to 2.3 20v
    * Replaced the tandem pump with the V6 pump
    * New steering rack

    So, if I turn my wheels to the left, the pump starts spinning by itself. If I turn wheels to the right, pump is staying still. That means if I tighten the belt, I can only turn wheels to the right. Starting the engine will make the steering rack move by itself, though it hasn't any air inside. Also I don't have any valves inside the banjo bolts.


    Exactly like this ^

    What should I do?
    Last edited by ventt; 28 July 2016, 13:19.
  • Error404
    Super Moderator
    • Mar 2007
    • 19789
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    Sounds like the rotary valve in the rack is damaged and/or the fluid return is blocked.
    Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
    Indigo ABY coupé
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    • afterburner
      S2Forum Addict
      • Mar 2012
      • 246
      • Country: Bulgaria

      #3
      You've switched your power steering lines. Connect them the other way around.

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      • ventt
        S2Forum Buff
        • Aug 2015
        • 49
        • Country: Estonia

        #4
        Yep, the lines were switched. Took many hours but the steering wheel is now very easy to move.

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