Time to bite the bullet and fit the new power steering. Going for a different approach in that I hope to replace the entire column except for two inches coming through the floor. I want to have a collapsible column but intend to keep the look of the original. Will it work? I hope so. The new power steering unit is from a Vauxhall Corsa and it will not be welded to the existing column so should be a easy replacement in the future should it be needed. I have removed all the black bracket and ground off the sliding connection. I will keep you posted on failure or success.