TheLarneMan 4 Posted April 2, 2006 Since my 1.6 GTI got converted to Mi16 power, my power steering has been a lot heavier. Any ideas why this would be? Someone suggested the pulley may be the wrong size (??) Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Weaver 2 Posted April 3, 2006 Slightly heavier engine??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLarneMan 4 Posted April 3, 2006 Slightly heavier engine??? Possibly. But I wouldn't have thought the difference to be so great. It's heavier to the point where my mate thought I got the PAS removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted April 3, 2006 I have heard that the Mi16 pas pump never makes as much pressure as an 8v as its cam driven (1/2 speed) not crank driven. Could try an electric pump... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
