New 2.2 Mk111

[johdt]

Anybody got a 2.2. Had mine for just over a week and find the steering heavy compared to my previous 2.0ltr.

 

John

[insider]

Assuming it was the 2.0 diesel you had previously, this would have had electric/hydraulic PAS, i.e. a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor. This is mapped to provide more assistance at low engine revs and less at high engine revs.

I believe the 2.2 has conventional hydraulic PAS driven by the accessory belt on the engine so you would notice a difference.

(If I'm wrong and the 2.2 also has electric/hydraulic PAS then the level of steering assistance provided might be adjustable by a Dealer)

[morellomax]

I've got a 2.0d MkIII Galaxy and a 2.2 S-Max. If anything the steering is lighter on the 2.2, assuming the same wheel and tyre size. In fact the 2.2 is nicer to drive in every way, apart from a slightly heavier or more "springy" clutch

[davetech]

Had my 2.2 for 2 weeks now. No problems with the steering. Same as my 2.0, except for a slight whine at full lock.

[malcolm.dobell]

I know it's bl**din' obvious but have you checked tyre pressures?

 

All tyre places put 30psi in the front tyres on my Alhambra because that's what's on all the standard charts. But the 225/45x17 tyres actually need 42psi!!!