steering problem
02-10-2004, 01:52 PM
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steering problem
i have a 93 z32 n/a and i noticed somthing with the steering lately. when i am turning the wheel , lets say 90 degrees then on the way back i am already going straight when the wheel is at around 50-45 degrees. I test drove my friends z and his steering is percise and makes mine feel crap so i know its not just me getting used to the z. there is also a lot of slack in the wheel when turning right . left side has the same problem but with minimal slack.
any ways on fixing or going about inspecting the problem would be appreciated. Thanks!
any ways on fixing or going about inspecting the problem would be appreciated. Thanks!
Last edited by oakdalenewbies; 02-10-2004 at 01:56 PM.
02-10-2004, 04:06 PM
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First I'd make sure that your belts are tight and to spec. Second, check the fluid level for the power steering. Only ATF, remember. But ultimately sounds like your car is need of an alignment. Time to shop around.
02-10-2004, 09:34 PM
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I coulda swore I mentioned this already.
You should use ATF instead of PWS fluid cause it says so in the manual! Just a small reason.
ATF has higher boiling point and other chemical properties over PWS fluid. If you've been using PWS fluid, prepare yourself for possible leaks, possible hose rupture/corrosion/failure, and/or pump failure. The severity depends on the extent of PWS in the system. I'm not saying all the above is going to happen, I'm just saying that the above has been known to happen as a direct result of using PWS fluid instead of ATF. Flushing the system might be advisable.
You should use ATF instead of PWS fluid cause it says so in the manual! Just a small reason.
ATF has higher boiling point and other chemical properties over PWS fluid. If you've been using PWS fluid, prepare yourself for possible leaks, possible hose rupture/corrosion/failure, and/or pump failure. The severity depends on the extent of PWS in the system. I'm not saying all the above is going to happen, I'm just saying that the above has been known to happen as a direct result of using PWS fluid instead of ATF. Flushing the system might be advisable.
OK, so hypothetically speaking, how would go about flushing the system?
02-10-2004, 10:01 PM
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remove the return line for the resevoir and let that drain into a container while you have someone move the steering wheel back and forth from lock to lock. When the majority of the fluid is flushed, turn the car on. Repeat the wheel turning, quicker this time as you'll only want the car on for a couple of minutes. Then reattach the return line, fill up with ATF. Turn the wheels. Fill it up. Turn the wheels. Repeat until it's full. Then turn the car on and keep refilling.
It might help to have the front wheels off the ground.
It might help to have the front wheels off the ground.
02-11-2004, 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by emo236
This is a family friendly forum...beastiality of any sort is not condoned by Zdriver and we do NOT recommend humping your pets.
This is a family friendly forum...beastiality of any sort is not condoned by Zdriver and we do NOT recommend humping your pets.
and Emo it wasn't a fuel pump, it was a corroted connector...i get it back today, and then i am gonna change my powersteering fluid
02-11-2004, 02:05 PM
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You know, he was still sticking to the family oriented nature of this forum by using "poohead" and "booger hair" because those are phrases you would expect to hear from young children, but man did he bolt across the line of good judgement with the "Dog raper" comment. Holy cow.
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