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Power assistance seems to come and go at short intervals as if the pump is drawing air or the relief valve is bouncing open and shut.
Reservoir level is normal with no leaks or loss of fluid.
Doesn't seem to be speed related, although the effects are most obvious when manouvering.
These symptoms appeared suddenly during a short drive.
Any ideas??
Alan Series 3 109
Classic 2-door
101FC GS
Three P38 4.6L
RRS mk1 2012

Me again.
After reading various comments about the correct fluid, I sooked some out for a look.
Slightly dirty, but fairly sure it was originally the common red stuff!
Surely this stuff is fine except for extreme conditions?
Alan Series 3 109
Classic 2-door
101FC GS
Three P38 4.6L
RRS mk1 2012

doubt it would cause you an issue.

The lower steering UJ usually seizes and causes stiff steering

Is it even remotely accessible??
Alan Series 3 109
Classic 2-door
101FC GS
Three P38 4.6L
RRS mk1 2012

Yes. Fairly easy I believe.

Yes. Fairly easy I believe.

I take it you were joking, or maybe you meant relatively for an RRs?

This is the sort of nonsense that's been worrying me since I bought it. Most parts completely inaccessible.
If I'd been able to even get the bottom bolt out, then I could have moved the UJ to assess it and maybe even lubed it a bit, but the dopey bugg*rs have fitted a torx head making it almost impossible to get sufficient access.
I'm pretty capable, but this is ridiculus.
Need to find a garage that knows how to do this.
Alan Series 3 109
Classic 2-door
101FC GS
Three P38 4.6L
RRS mk1 2012

Steering column isn't a difficult job. About an hours work to remove and refit/replace

That's the benefit of experience I had to guess everything.
I still think you'd be doing well at an hour.
Took me an hour to get that heat shield off. Mine is the version in three pieces. Heath-Robinson came to mind.
The top bolt took 20mins at half a flat at a time and blind. Maybe a ratcheting spanner would speed things up.
Anyway, it's out. One part of the UJ is slightly stiffer. New one ordered.
I'm fairly sure the wheel didn't get turned out of position, but the wife was holding it in the best position for the bolts, so??
Any way to check without messing the clock spring?
Alan Series 3 109
Classic 2-door
101FC GS
Three P38 4.6L
RRS mk1 2012

Experience probably is the key

The heatshield doesn't have to come out, the top bolt is accessed from the engine bay