Hi peeps. My 3.0 auto elite has only on a handful of times in the past showed any signs of a weak power steering pump, like very stiff at low revs and almost no assistance at engine idle.

I replaced the fluid after I did my ABS ECU, and it hasn't done the same since. I never give the steering stick, i.e. lock to lock fast, static steering etc.

After its test the steering was rock hard when I first pulled away, then when I gave it some revs got better, but it's been stiffer than normal ever since. To get the cars in and out the test bay requires full lock, and it is very tight.

Does anyone think this has caused it? I'm not going to go and chase them demanding a new pump etc, just curious, it seems like too much of a coincidence.

Also, I know it's been discussed before, but what is the weak point in the pumps? It's ok most of the time. I heard that the relay could be shot,, but surely if that's the case it would be duff all the time? I also heard they're £90 I have an unknown spare pump.

Thanks peeps