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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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hi
can some one tell me, what can be the problem with my steering.
when i'm driving and turn the wheel and let go. it does not retrun
straight or spring back. is this because of the steering control valve
or something else. it's a 79 vette
thank u
dale

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jig-a-low
hi
can some one tell me, what can be the problem with my steering.
when i'm driving and turn the wheel and let go. it does not retrun
straight or spring back. is this because of the steering control valve
or something else. it's a 79 vette
thank u
dale
Could be alignment.Could also be steering gear too tight.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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what's the steering control valve do, for the steering.
uselly the steering straightens out once the car starts moving, but i have to straighten it my self every time i turn. in any turn , small or big
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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The control valve tells the cylinder what to do.Try adjusting the steering gear-it might be too tight.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
Could be alignment.Could also be steering gear too tight.
Your front end guy can adjust your steering box also
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