Deemac 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Hi, Does someone know what are the symptoms of a failing steering rack? Cheers Deemac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Oil pissing out of either end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deemac 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Anything else, apart from the obvious Alex? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Not really, only ther things which go are the track rod ends, bent track rods and inner ball joints, the rack itself is pretty bullet proof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deemac 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 The wandering has reduced a fair bit after new track rod ends and yet another 4 wheel alignment, but it's still not 100% Braking on rough roads is skittish. I know this is a "How long is a bit of string?" kind of question, but how common is inner ball joint wear? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 It's rare, but it does happen, though chances are it's more wishbone related than steering, also things like tyre pressures and buckled wheels will also give the same feeling, maybe even a duff shock or weak spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deemac 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks Alex, Top and bottom wishbones (original Alfa) done within the last 2 years. ARB 2 years, track trod ends last week Shocks maybe 4/5 years old but seem fine (no bouncy bouncy). Tyre pressures fine and no wobble at high speeds so don't think bucked wheels Don't think it's the springs so that leaves me with inner joints or rack. It's almost like something is loose. Car will suddenly pull to left (not drastically) with road condition and will have to adjust. Have had garage look at it but only thing found was track rod ends.. MOT due in a month so I guess we'll see what they say... Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deemac 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2012 While passing the MOT with no advisories is very welcome, I was kind of hoping that they would find the cause of the problem. Ah well, another year...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 While passing the MOT with no advisories is very welcome, I was kind of hoping that they would find the cause of the problem. Ah well, another year...... I wonder??? How are your tyre pressures? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deemac 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 32-33psi all round. I've got one of those cigarette lighter electric jobbies. I'll check pressures at a garage to see how accurate it is. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 32-33psi all round. I've got one of those cigarette lighter electric jobbies. I'll check pressures at a garage to see how accurate it is. Cheers Try 36psi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
