84 intermediate steering shaft....
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84 intermediate steering shaft....
I have been researching this part on the internet for some time now.. I have found a lot of places out there that have said this is usually the reason for sloppy steering wheels in early c4's. I replaced the rack an pinion a lil while back, and that did remove some of the slop in the wheel. Right now, i still have about 1.5 inch slop and was wondering what you guys think. I have tried to find the part in cat's an online sites, but nobody seems to have it. Only ones i can find are used. i'll drop a thread in parts later if people think this could be the problem.. THanx guys! :jester
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Re: 84 intermediate steering shaft.... (quiksilver458)
Here is an old thread I had with someone...let me know if it fits the bill.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=185296
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=185296
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Re: 84 intermediate steering shaft.... (JonM)
thanx so much... every now an then my car makes that clicking sounds as well.. If i recall, it only does it when it is cold outside.. below 60 degrees.. Thanks a lot.. i will look into it this week when i get a chance.. have several tests this week.. Being a senior sures takes a toll.. just cant wait until may when i graduate! :jester
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Re: 84 intermediate steering shaft.... (quiksilver458)
My 84 exhibits the same behaviour when turning the steering wheel.
Theres just a spot where it seems to "turn loose".
Only does it when it's cold. < 50f
How about keeping this thread going until the cause is determined?
Theres just a spot where it seems to "turn loose".
Only does it when it's cold. < 50f
How about keeping this thread going until the cause is determined?
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Re: 84 intermediate steering shaft.... (VetNutJim)
:yesnod: Cold makes it worst...The rubber contracts when it gets colder. You also want to know what causes this...AGE...the rubber becomes deterorated after 18 years. I would do as I suggested with the fix, as the only thing holding the shaft is the sheer pin. If you leave it to long, the constant rocking back and forth may cause the sheer pin to wear through. And we don't want to see you driving down the road at 65 mph and have the steering wheel do constant 360s.
[Modified by JonM, 5:50 PM 9/17/2002]
[Modified by JonM, 5:50 PM 9/17/2002]
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Re: 84 intermediate steering shaft.... (VetNutJim)
My 84 exhibits the same behaviour when turning the steering wheel.
Theres just a spot where it seems to "turn loose".
Only does it when it's cold. < 50f
How about keeping this thread going until the cause is determined?
Theres just a spot where it seems to "turn loose".
Only does it when it's cold. < 50f
How about keeping this thread going until the cause is determined?
