Thread: KenFowler

Has the steering damper ever been replaced?
Tie rod ends and bushes would be another to look at.
How old are the shocks?

If it drove perfectly before it went for the shockers, tyres and alignment then logic says it can only be one thing or a combination of what ever happened to it in the work shop.

I put Pedders on the Commodore after Bathurst a couple of years ago (the power of advertising). Never again.
I have found at times one problem masks another. I have steering issues on the Mercedes. I replaced tie rod ends which drew my attention to the steering column knuckle. Replacement of the knuckle drew my attention to the drag link. I'm expecting other issues to be noticed when I replace that.
I'd inspect all the tie rod ends on the steering rack etc. for play, then the steering column knuckles, steering box, and finally, radius arm bushes.
Good hunting.

Ken, 900000 km around Brighton? Must be a typo!!

Check panhard rod bushes, check steering box backlash. What did the readout from the tyre place tell you about toe-in (out) total before and after the alignment? There may lie a clue.

Cheers

Pete

Yes Pierre , 900,000 K , Bloody amazing !!!!! has to be a Typo !!!
What you ,Pierre, say is right , panhard rod first check , taking it to rabbits like Pedders will only empty your wallet !!!!IT aint a Commonwhore !!!!

Originally Posted by 400HPONGAS

Yes Pierre , 900,000 K , Bloody amazing !!!!! has to be a Typo !!!
What you ,Pierre, say is right , panhard rod first check , taking it to rabbits like Pedders will only empty your wallet !!!!IT aint a Commonwhore !!!!

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I put Pedders on the Commodore after Bathurst a couple of years ago (the power of advertising). Never again.
I have found at times one problem masks another. I have steering issues on the Mercedes. I replaced tie rod ends which drew my attention to the steering column knuckle. Replacement of the knuckle drew my attention to the drag link. I'm expecting other issues to be noticed when I replace that.
I'd inspect all the tie rod ends on the steering rack etc. for play, then the steering column knuckles, steering box, and finally, radius arm bushes.
Good hunting.

Originally Posted by Pierre

Ken, 900000 km around Brighton? Must be a typo!!

Check panhard rod bushes, check steering box backlash. What did the readout from the tyre place tell you about toe-in (out) total before and after the alignment? There may lie a clue.

Cheers

Pete

Hi Pete thanks for advice

Sorry guys 90000 kms

Cheers ken

Originally Posted by KenFowler

drives straight but needs constant minor chasing of steering wheel.

.... you have the wheel alignment (paperwork) read out .... what is the castor set at?

Cheers
Mike