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heavy steering to theright.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:56 pm
by capriagain
On my 2.8 when i steer to the right the steering is much heavier than when you turn to the left. Tyre pressures are the same, new ball joints and renewed bushes in the the track control arms. I have even changed the struts. Also when you have had left hand lock on and you let the steering wheel go through your hands it does'nt centre, but it does from right hand lock.Any ideas? Thanks!
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:27 pm
by Coops
Sounds like the rack mate,
you can re-adjust it, but not advisable.
heavy steering to the right.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:29 pm
by capriagain
I was hoping it was'nt going to be that.Can you get the rack overhauled or is it only an exchange part? Thanks for the help.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:49 pm
by Coops
maybe as quick and easier to exchange it mate,
can't remember how much mine was over 5yrs ago, think it was £40 exchange
heavy steering to the right.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:20 pm
by capriagain
Thanks, i know you got yours about five years ago but i was expecting to pay a hell of alot more than that.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:33 pm
by Coops
also check to see if the anti roll bar bracket bolts are tight that bolt to the body,
two go through the inner wings and two bolt in from the engine bay out towards the front of the car
heavy steering to the right.
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:32 pm
by capriagain
Eventualy got myself a new rack,(100 quid!,then the day after i fitted it a brand new one went for£40 on ebay) sorted the steering out. Turning left and right takes the same effort now and it centres it's self too.Thanks for your help.