Steering

Sat 07 Apr 12 19:10

Steering

Hi Guys.
Just been for a spin in the car this afternoon and noticed that the steering has a pulsing feeling when going around corners.
Has anyone got an idea as to what it could be?
TTFN
Rob

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Sat 07 Apr 12 19:19

Low fluid level in the power steering can cause this.

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Sat 14 Apr 12 08:56

Re: Steering

OK steering fluid in hand , car manual open at correct page . Check picture to see steering resevoiur position in engine .
Now check engine as per picture - no reseviour in said position . So where does this fluid go?

Just to confirm 1982 vette

TTFN
Rob

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Sat 14 Apr 12 11:24

Re: Steering

Drivers side of car

Altenator look in front and down into the space in front of the engine.

Round black cap.
(Follow the small pulley belt and the short one is power steering pump.)

That's the one you want.

Mines an 81.

Cheers
max

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C3 Owner Class of 81.

Sat 14 Apr 12 15:21

Re: Steering

Cheers Max - I couldn't see the wood for the tree's. Mine resevour is above the pully wheels, with "Steering Fluide" on the cap.

On inspection the fluid in the resevior is well topped up however it is a browny colour. Does anyone know if this is OK? or should it be changed, if the latter, is this an easy process and is there anything I should know?.

Perhaps the pulsing on the steering wheel (only when turning) could be somethng else.

Cheers
Rob

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Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene

Sat 14 Apr 12 16:48

Re: Steering

Dippydog wrote (View Post):

Just to confirm 1982 vette

TTFN
Rob


Rob, I thought you had an '84!

Could make a difference to who'll look to answer your question, a C3 or C4 guy!

As for the PS; perhaps there's air in the system, are there any bubbles in the ATF?

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Sat 14 Apr 12 17:54

Re: Steering

A loose belt can cause this. The fluid should be red, not brown, so fresh fluid wouldn't go a miss, use Dexron 2. Could also be a pump on the way out.
Scott, Corvette Kingdom

Sat 14 Apr 12 20:35

Re: Steering

VetteWeekend wrote (View Post):Dippydog wrote (View Post):

Just to confirm 1982 vette

TTFN
Rob


Rob, I thought you had an '84!

Could make a difference to who'll look to answer your question, a C3 or C4 guy!

As for the PS; perhaps there's air in the system, are there any bubbles in the ATF?

Opps Yes you are correct - I got my dates wrong way aroung. I have a 1984 vette imported in 1992, I will check for bubbles and check the belt also.
She is going into my friends garage at the end of the month who is planning on giving here a once over, and if I can solve the problem I will pass the buck to him!!

TTFN
Rob

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Sun 15 Apr 12 07:15

Re: Steering

If its a C4 its more likely the rack that is at fault

Mon 16 Apr 12 12:31

Re: Steering

Something I forgot to say. When the car is staionary and I turn the steering wheel to the left or right it still has the pulsing effect.
which makes me think that it could be the pump or the belt.
Any thoughts guys?

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