Just wondering if you figured out what was causing your binding Richard. Mine is binding but it's not major. I did a quick visual inspection but couldn't determine anything (it was dark and very cold). I'm leaving for for Bus Brrrr in a few hours so I hope I'm not looking for trouble. Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
On Feb 19, 2010, at 12:20 AM, Mark A Kippert wrote: > So Richard, did you figure out what the problem is? Was it as Ken Wilford described? I ask because two weeks after reading about your specific issue I've started experiencing the same thing. > > Ken, how quickly should this be taken care of? Just wondering if it get dangerous or just inconvenient. > > Mark K > 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" > 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol" > > > > > On Feb 4, 2010, at 1:37 PM, James V wrote: > >> On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> A couple of days ago I noticed the power steering on my 87 Westy began to feel "heavy" as I drove out of my driveway. >> >>> However if I have to turn it more than 90 degrees I can feel a bit of binding. >> >> I'm experiencing the same symptoms. Please keep us posted! >> >> >> James V >> 86 Syncro Westy |
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