P5B Power Steering Issue

[The Rt Hon P5B]

Hi All,

On the last MOT for the Rt Hon, it failed due to the steering box excessively leaking. I had the box taken off and sent for reconditioning. The issue was only due to the leak, the steering worked beautifully. When it came back and was fitted to the car all was well if you only had to turn right!

The assistance was very light when you turned right and almost non-existent for a left turn. All was checked out with the box, bleeding, pump, ball joints rack ends etc. I sent the box back for checking along with the pump this time. Adjustments were made and both the box and pump came back. Just been fitted again to the car and still the same fault. No left turn manoeuvres. Has anyone had this issue before and can shed some light so I can fall back in love with The Rt Hon.



Thank you



Gary

[enigmas]

Here is a link (below) to a properly repaired and setup hydrosteer power steering box and pump, basically to provide you with pertinent information. There are 2 companies (more specifically individuals) who have both the knowledge, expertise and specialized equipment to refurbish these units and to correct the inherent factory fault.
Whoever currently "repaired" your box and I use the term loosely, does not have the requisite skills or knowledge and has sadly made a dog's breakfast of the repair.

roverp5.proboards.com/thread/12153/hydrosteer-steering-box-leak

Good luck with your repairs.

[johnwp5bcoupe]

Dec 8, 2022 15:09:45 GMT The Rt Hon P5B said:

Hi All,

On the last MOT for the Rt Hon, it failed due to the steering box excessively leaking. I had the box taken off and sent for reconditioning. The issue was only due to the leak, the steering worked beautifully. When it came back and was fitted to the car all was well if you only had to turn right!

The assistance was very light when you turned right and almost non-existent for a left turn. All was checked out with the box, bleeding, pump, ball joints rack ends etc. I sent the box back for checking along with the pump this time. Adjustments were made and both the box and pump came back. Just been fitted again to the car and still the same fault. No left turn manoeuvres. Has anyone had this issue before and can shed some light so I can fall back in love with The Rt Hon.

First step is to send it back Gary! what has the company said about your problem?
Have you any assistance to the LH at all?