Uk Ford Focus Mk2 Power Steering Failure - Union Bolt - New Pump Lines & Union Bolt - 2024

[@yingtongblues]

Excellent video - well done!

[@seanrichardson2877]

Im struggling to get the bottom bolts of the pump off any tips great video.

[@griceyboy]

Hey, on the Focus it was easy, I removed the headlight and could come in from that angle. But no idea on a Volvo - sorry.

[@seanrichardson2877]

Hi mate with a fresh head new pump in place happy feeling now all that's left is the pipes.. how did you connect yours so easily did you lightly bolt them to the frame then into the steering rack..

[@griceyboy]

@ hey, well done. Yes , that’s right. I added some silicon spray to the seals just to add some safe lubrication, then just pushed them in and tightened everything up, making sure it was all square , but everything went in fine and normal. Just avoid any dirt and crap from around the area getting in. Mine was pretty clean, but I brushed any dirt away with brake cleaner, before I took the old pipes off. The only slightly tricky bit of the process is getting the metal pipe pushed into that one way Union bolt, but it pushes in a bit hard and clicks.,

[@seanrichardson2877]

Lovely jubbly great detailed video by the way if I'd of done a video prob would of been a documentary haha but we learn no way was a paying 500 quid from a garage I did the same pipes pump and union and fluid 90 quid ebay rather have a 3 day struggle.

[@seanrichardson2877]

Success everything on steering never been lighter.. just concerned I only put half a bottle in the tank and it hasn't dropped the level I don't know why steering is absolutely lovely just hope it has gone through no leaks though don't want a dry pump.. and no loud noises and got car upto temp..

[@joshh411]

Very good video. Thank you 👍👍👍

[@griceyboy]

@@joshh411 Thankyou - are Focus is going strong and zero issues with the power steering now :)

[@gabrielbergman1986]

hi. I have a volvo v50 with same motor as the ford focus but in my case the leak started at the electrical connector at 7:26. do you think the motor is shot or can i replace connector that goes to the motor. would appreciate a reply

[@gabrielbergman1986]

would you possibly sell it to me if you still have the old pump

[@griceyboy]

Hey there. Thanks for the messages. I recycled the old pump . I would say that you can unscrew the electrical socket and replace that. If it’s leaking around the Threads, then possibly you could reseal it with ptfe tape, or it may be a rubber seal . If the socket has cracked, then you’ll defo need a new one. Try that first, otherwise the pump is £50, plus you may need a new hard line etc etc (much more effort and cost ).

[@gabrielbergman1986]

@@griceyboy hi, thank you. i managed to find the sparepart and ordered it. it looks like it broke on the inside. hopefully it is fixed when i change it :)

[@TonyStark-yj6iv]

Nice

[@georgejexter]

Hawk Tuahhh for lubrication also where is fuse for steering pump?

[@griceyboy]

@@georgejexter hey, I’m not sure as I only did this task, then gave the car back - all is great on it. Most cars have two fuse boxes, one under the bonnet usually..! Good luck and spit on that thang!

[@louisronan5903]

How do I get the alternator off mate? Which bolt do I start with? The two top ones? I don’t want to snap the lower bolt under the tension of the belt

[@griceyboy]

@@louisronan5903 hello, so you loosen the bottom bolt, that’s a pivot bolt. Then remove the top two and then the alternator just swings downwards a bit, allowing you to get the belt off easily. When you put it back together, you can basically do up the bottom bolt (not fully tight), then lever the alternator up to its position with something like a short crow bar or jack handle etc, then get the bolts in a few turns, then tighten them up and the belt should tension up correctly. Spin the engine to check it’s all on right (should be obvious). Good luck! I’ve got the front arms to do this weekend, so you may see my 2nd Focus video…

[@louisronan5903]

@@griceyboy : Thanks mate, got everything off now. Good luck with the front arms, should be a piece of cake compared to this job!

[@louisronan5903]

@@griceyboy: Hi mate, do you leave the O ring where it is or put it in the groove around the Union bolt?

[@griceyboy]

@@louisronan5903 hey there, I just left the Teflon washer how it was positioned when it arrived, then screwed that into the pump and torqued it up (I think it was around 30NM), then that was it. I saw the car yesterday to do the front arms and zero leaks on the pump :£

[@georgejexter]

Hawk Tuahhh for lubrication