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Rupean

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Registered: 24th Dec 03
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21st Apr 11 at 12:58

I have a corsa b, with a manual rack, the steering is way to heavy, ive had plenty before the same and steering has been fine on them.

ive fitted a new rack, track rod ends, new suspension top mounts and still have the same problem, when i turn the steering wether still or driving it is very hard to turn and also steering does not turn back on itself like it should.

Matty W

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Registered: 31st Jan 11
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21st Apr 11 at 14:28

Might sound a stupid question but have you checked your tyre pressures? When I had 17s on mine, steering was heavy.. bigger tyre surface area in contact with the road so harder to turn when stationary

Rupean

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21st Apr 11 at 16:15

tyres pressures are fine, never had this problem with any of my other 3 corsa's which had manual steering.

Jed D

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21st Apr 11 at 17:01

greased the tops good and propper??

moka

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21st Apr 11 at 17:13

Maybe you have just got weaker

Rupean

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21st Apr 11 at 17:58

quote:
Originally posted by JedDy
greased the tops good and propper??

yep all proper.

Rupean

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21st Apr 11 at 17:59

quote:
Originally posted by moka
Maybe you have just got weaker

lol i wish, he defo shouldnt be like this, the steering dont turn back on itself like it should tells me theres a problem somewhere.

ianofbhills

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21st Apr 11 at 18:40

get your wheel alignment checked out.
Dont just take it to get the tracking checked but get it on a laser machine (hunter) that will check your geometry set up.
Steering not returning to centre is a castor issue possible as a result of previous unnoticed crash damage?

6580gareth

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22nd Apr 11 at 10:35

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Steering not returning to centre is a castor issue possible as a result of previous unnoticed crash damage?

that is very possible.i had a problem with the actual rack on mine when bushes got worn and it felt like driving a lorry.replacement rack would be an option if everything else seems to be ok.

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