steering issues

[wolfburger]

hi ive lowered my mk2 gti , on fk varient 2`s. now my steering is weird, the first 10 minutes either side from 12 o`clock is ok, but anything more it acts like theres air in the system(without the noise) hard and soft.so i was wondering if you guys upgrade your steering racks or your power steering pumps when you lower your car.Any help would be appreciated. thanks.

[JimR]

Might be worth checking your top mounts and track rod ends for peace of mind.

[wolfburger]

cheers i`ll check the track rods for any play,i know my top mounts are ok,they were new when i brought the coilovers. What about the steering pump,the feed back through the steering wheel kinda indicates something to do with power steering (hydraulics) thanks for reply.

[search]

tracking?

[weazgti]

Sounds like power steering belt is loose.

[JC]

no need to change the rack or pump when lowering.

so

they have been fitted wrong

or

you have other issues.

 

[wolfburger]

thanks everyone i`lll change the pump i think, the belt has a nice tension, i need to give the throttle a blip when cornering at low speed or when manoeurving (backwards) keep the engine speed up/pump pressure.i just got a quote £100 for a new pump! does that sound alright?