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A Brief History of Power Steering

Ever see an old movie, and notice the driver turning the wheel over, and over—just to make a right at a stoplight? That’s because that car probably didn’t have power steering! We take it for granted today that even the oldest cars have power steering. For much of automotive history the steering wheel was a…

Mini Steering Pump Problems

April 22, 2013 - There’s been a lot of complaining and lawsuits going around in Mini land when it comes to steering pump failures. Just imagine you’re chugging down the highway cranking along at 60 or 70 miles per hour headed around a curve when suddenly….you can hardly move your steering wheel. As ice pours…

Steer-by-Wire to Replace Power Steering?

October 24, 2012 - Over the past couple of weeks I have talked a lot about the future of cars. My emphasis has been more conceptual, as I have attempted to peer into the distant future of car technology. Today, I thought it might be refreshing to focus on something a little more…brass tacks. While…

How to Center a Power Steering Gearbox

Steering Tips

When installing a new power steering gearbox there are a few crucial steps that need to be followed in order to have a successful installation. Before installing a power steering gearbox or manual steering gearbox, it is important that the unit is centered. Many mechanics will assume that the unit is centered when it arrives,…

Can I Really Install This Part in My Driveway

There are millions of shade tree mechanics out there working on their own cars and their friends cars on the weekends. It’s a nice thought buy that new power steering box or power steering rack get a six pack of beer and do it all yourself. No mechanic charging you ridiculous labor rates and padding…