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Hi fellas. im a proud owner of a nice HZ Statesman. the problem is very light power steering. is there a way i can make it more heavy feeling. Thanks
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Does it have its original steering arms? Is the turning circle terrible? |
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not sure about the steering arms. it has a good turning circle
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I had a HQ Prem with power steering that was light, could steer with 1 finger, I didnt mind it actually.
Maybe check youre tyre pressures, they might too high, are they stock width or wider?
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Try pulling the belt off the power steering pump. That works well ........
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Another possibility is wheel alignment. HZs with power steer ran 3 deg of positive caster. If you've got negative castor, that will lighten the steerin.
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It's more than likely a worn spool valve in the box.
The 'feel' of the steering is governed by the torsion rod in the valve. It is secured by a pin, which if worn (or if its holes are worn) will lighten the steering considerably.
If the wheel alignment & tyre pressure check out, then you probably just need an exchange box.
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Thanks guys, the alignment is good and tyre pressures were alittle down. my car has 8inch GTS rims with a 235 tyres all round.
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My HJ Statesman has really light steering too, even with 8 inch Hotwires and half flat tyres.
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