1978Vette

Tried fixing a power steering leak, after i replace almost everything. My steering feels weird. its loose when i turn to the right and hard when i turn to the left. What is my problem..?? thanks


[Modified by 1978Vette, 6:26 PM 10/24/2002]

Bobchad

Did you bleed the air out of the system and adjust the power steering ram(control valve)?



[Modified by Bobchad, 1:53 PM 10/24/2002]

myyellowc3

You need to balance your control valve. I know about this problem because I am currently going throug the same thing. After I rebuilt my control valve,(didn't stop the leaking) I had to balance it after it had the same symptoms that you are describing. :smash: :smash: :smash:

Rich

Biker

I have the same problem with my '81. I replaced the steering cylinder, control valve, power steering pump and hoses all at the same time. All of the parts (except hoses) were rebuilt. I purchased the parts from Muskegon Brake.

The steering is fine when I go straight. However, the steering feels vague and the car has a tendency to wander when I take curves at highway speeds. The control valve is centered. Also, I had the front end and rear trailing arms aligned, but this didn't help.

At this point I wish I left the old leaky power streering components on the car. At least the steering worked properly. I assume the fact that the steering worked fine before I installed the components precludes a problem with the steering box.

Anyone got any ideas?

Stewart's74

Hey guys, guess what. My PS control valve went south also. I am picking up the new one tomorrow. I'll let you know how the install goes.

1978Vette

thanks everyone i got it to work it needed to be balanced. :crazy: :seeya :cheers: :smash: