Date:         Mon, 11 Feb 2002 23:20:36 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Steering
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>I have a 82' Westy diesel that has a slight steering issue and  I don't
>know much about rack and pinion steering.  When nudging a curb the wheel
>is violently ripped from my grip and the van will swerve with a sudden
>wind.  Tie rod ends seem to check out.  Initially I thought steering
>dampner however, there isn't one.  What does this mean?  Thanks,
>
>Phil

Check your steering alignment. sounds like you may have an excessive
toe-out problem (wheels pointing apart at front). Do the front tires
squeal when changing lanes or even correcting while driving in a
straight line? Had this problem with my 57.
--
Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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