5lider

quick question guys would i damage any part of the car if i drove from essex to machester about 200 miles with no power steering ?

greatgonzo

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Probably no damage but does it feel save to drive could you avoid someone if they pulled out on you

Ved

I'm pretty sure you wouldn't but you might want a bath of ice for your forearms when you get there.

It'll also be VERY hard to drive safely and will not be road worthy in the eyes of the law as it won't pass an MOT in its current state.

You may well be putting yourself and other road users in danger driving it. If you're taking it to Manchester to be repaired then I would strongly suggest getting it on a flatbed rather than driving it.

5lider

well it has been repaired in essex by mark at recon engines he said hes ordered the part and it should be in tomorrow cos the pump has ssezied if its the right part i can drive it if not then hes got to order the right one and the company who collect the cars wont be up there till tuesday meaning if all goes well i can get it back next friday or something i havent had the car for 6 to 7 weeks now and i need it for work monday morning i can get the job done here monday in warrington just i need to get it back here but i carnt afford a low loader to come all that way so my only option is to drive it back and get it sorted monday here?

Ved

Would hiring a car be a possibility? If you're with the AA or RAC and you have it on your policy I would ask and see.

5lider

Got car back now and it' all good atm another question for u guys is the garage are saying that the dip stick is to short for the engine and when the oil is on the low mark it's really full not low does this sound ok