series 2 2+2 factory fit power steering

[246GT]

Hi is there anyone that has any photographs of the correct position for the factory fitted power steering pump and fluid container on a series 2 2+2 rhd e type many thanks 246gt.

[simong]

Is this any help? If required I can take some more pics. The heat shield is non standard!
Simon

[246GT]

Thanks Simon it helps a lot does the power steering pump bolt directly to the engine or is there a bracket to hold the pump in place many thanks ron.

[simong]

I believe there is bracket.When is stops raining I will go out to the garage to check and take some more detailed pics.
Simon

[246GT]

Thank you

[simong]

The bracket is unique to S2 cars with PAS and mounts the PAS pump and alternaor. From memory it is a cast unit and I believe is not longer available. You can see it in the pictures.
Simon

[christopher storey]

Thatdoesn't look like a casting to me . I think it is a fabricated part and I would expect that any decent welding shop will be able to make you another provided you can get either a pattern or a drawing to work from

[simong]

I stand corrected, on further inspection it is fabricated and welded steel.

[246GT]

Thanks Simon the photos are great you have answered my question, i have the bracket its being such a long time since i stripped the car i had forgotten where the pump went and how it was mounted thanks again ron.

[246GT]

Hi Simon sorry to be a nuisance but could you take a photo of the adjusting mechanism for the pump thank you very much Ron.

[Richardhealey]

I have the bracket from a LHD car, if that would be of any use?
Cheers,
Rich

[246GT]

Thanks Rich i have the bracket from my car but couldn't remember the configuration of where the pump etc went.

[simong]

Hi Ron,
Apologies for the delay in replying, I've been out and about. Hopefully this pic will help.
Simon

[246GT]

Thanks Simon that,s great it all makes sense now thanks for your help Ron.

[simong]

Excellent, let me know if you need any further info.
Simon

[H7OB]

That’s a rather beautiful under bonnet shot it has to be said Simon BTW!

[simong]

Thanks, had the engine out couple of years ago for a rebuild and at the same time tidied everything up and fitted new modern fans, disappointed with the exhaust manifolds as the coating is cracking and falling off, otherwise very pleased.
Simon

[246GT]

Hi Simon
do you run 3 fan belts or 2 on your series 2, also does the return hose for the power steering return to the centre connection or the outer connection on the fluid reservoir, i have a rubber elbow on the back of the pump does this go back to the fluid reservoir if so what size pipe is this as mine has a reducer on the elbow, hope this makes sense and you can help many thanks Ron.

[simong]

Hi Ron, With PAS fitted you run 3 belts, the PAS pump is run off the crankshaft using an additional pulley bolted to the existing pulley. The hose from the rear of the pump goes to the outer connection (the one marked 2-68 in the photo) and is 1" (outside dimension) hose, these pics may help.
Simon

[246GT]

Thanks Simon i appreciate the help regards Ron