VY Power Steering Fix

[savage1987]

I've had a look through the search and come up with nothing of value on this topic, all sorts of conflicting claims on the cause of the VY steering shudder - some say pump, some say high pressure line, some say the power steering rack itself. I'm a little confused, because I'm trying to work out how to fix the problem in my parents' VY Tonner and can't seem to find a definitive solution. I don't want to go replacing the pump and rack if it's just caused by a poorly designed high pressure line, which I was always under the impression that it was.

Any info appreciated
cheers
Sam

 

[VYMAD]

Mate it's apparently just a matter of getting larger power steering hoses installed. Mine still does this as I havn't bothered getting it done, but it doesn't bother me.

 

[savage1987]

That's what I've heard also, just looking for confirmation and part numbers if anyone's got them handy.

 

[-Junior-]

The fix is to replace the hose. It was/is a common problem with them.

 

[steve40]

There was a recall on the powers steering hoses a few years ago don,t if it is still valid or not maybe check with holden

 

[StormVY]

High Pressure Power Steering Hose - Holden Part number 92174786

 

[savage1987]

StormVY - thanks. I'll ring Holden tomorrow.

 

[VYMAD]

I don't think the recall is still valid, my series 1 had it done, but when I phoned Holden about it when I got my s2 they said "no recalls" ????

 

[savage1987]

I meant call them and order the part

 

[M100]

Im looking to get this shudder fixed also.. How much would a mechanic charge to replace this? It seems simple enough, but I can just imagine trying it myself and getting fluid everywhere.

Cheers