Date:         Fri, 27 Jun 2003 08:46:54 -0400
Reply-To:     bjmercer@SYMPATICO.CA
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From:         Barry Mercer <bjmercer@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Steering quandry
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Hi all.   My westy's steering "feel" has changed in the last, ohhh, week or two.  Its been a gradual thing.

Symptoms include "sticky" wheels.  that is, in a 90 degree left or right turn, the steering seems to "stick" at the tires.  For a little distance in the steering arc on the steering wheel, the steering is a little heavier and then a little easier then a little heavier... and so on.    Not a huge difference but enough for me to notice and appreciate its not the usual free, smooth movement.

A check on ATF levels show it to be okay.  The Pump has been squeeking all season long and has about a mm of play 90 degrees from to back, none side to side... but that's tough to guage with a belt on eh!

Air pressure in both tires is equal, they're new.

So any suggestions as to what to look for would be appreciated.

Thanks all.

Barry Mercer
88 westy  190k Km
Sudbury, Ontario