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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:04 pm 
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hey all

lately, the car seems to be steering slightly odd - it seems a lot 'heavier' to turn some corners, and when sitting at lights or slowing right down, the wheel on occasion wants to jump to either side :? almost like its in a pot-hole or something, or a tyre is flat - lol but they're not!

so i've checked the tyres (both fine) & had a look at the P/S fluid levels & belt - seems all a-ok - and no leaks from around the pump at all.

anyone have any thoughts? i'd figured a balance & alignment was next on the list, although i keep the car well away from anything which would suddenly cause it to need an alignment :?

 

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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:10 pm 
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As opposed to heavy rear steering? hehehehe

Jack the front up, anything loose? Any play in the steering?

Hows the condition of the serp belt? Wear indiciator is on the tensioner.

 

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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:14 pm 
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edited just for you mart :wink:

not too sure - haven't been able to have a real look so far - seems like i might have to have a good look this weekend - its just rather unnerving at times, although i'm not sure if i'm just imagining it worse than what it is :?

 

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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:36 am 
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mm fraser... i have something to tell u..
after i moved your car on sat.... i kinda hit..


ahah nar man i did nothing :P


it is a wierd 1, wonder if the pump is starting to fail? u got any wierd crunchy noises comign from the engine bay?

or the rack is f**k!

maybe ball joints

 

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