Date:         Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:53:11 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Streering problem
Comments: To: "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20040825233046.84078.qmail@web53907.mail.yahoo.com>
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HI BIll,
This problem is the U-joint in the stering shaft. It is getting rusty,
and binding up. You can oil the H$ll out of it, and it will loosen up.
Here is the real problem. Chances are it is going to start showing slop
in it soon, and will need replaced.
Eric


Bill H. wrote:

>I don't seem to be able keep up with repairs this year. Still waiting on
>parts for the last one and here comes another. It's an 88GL and the problem
>this time is stiff steering. It happened suddenly, that’s to say it didn't
>gradually get worse. Got in the van one day and there it was. I didn't hit
>anything and it's not an alignment problem (I think - no recent potholes).
>The problem is that as I turn the steering wheel, it gets stiff and resists
>quite firmly. It's not consistent and I seem to hit firmer spots and then it
>lessens and them stiffer again as I continue to turn the wheel. No problem
>going straight though. So where do I begin to look. What is the most likely
>suspect? Thanks in advance.
>
>Bill H.
>88 GL
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