Loose Steering/Play
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 8
From: Indian Rocks Beach FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
How is it a "lucky find"? The OP provided what work had been done on his car and what the symptoms were. Knowing that as part of a header install the steering shaft is sometimes removed, would it not be the first thing to check?
I have seen far more complicated problems successfully diagnosed on this forum with far less information. Given your premise we might as well shut down the tech section altogether.
To the OP, glad you got it fixed. That's what makes this forum so great, people willing and able to help out those in need.
I have seen far more complicated problems successfully diagnosed on this forum with far less information. Given your premise we might as well shut down the tech section altogether.
To the OP, glad you got it fixed. That's what makes this forum so great, people willing and able to help out those in need.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 30,045
Likes: 4
From: Danville Virginia
How is it a "lucky find"? The OP provided what work had been done on his car and what the symptoms were. Knowing that as part of a header install the steering shaft is sometimes removed, would it not be the first thing to check?
I have seen far more complicated problems successfully diagnosed on this forum with far less information. Given your premise we might as well shut down the tech section altogether.
To the OP, glad you got it fixed. That's what makes this forum so great, people willing and able to help out those in need.
I have seen far more complicated problems successfully diagnosed on this forum with far less information. Given your premise we might as well shut down the tech section altogether.
To the OP, glad you got it fixed. That's what makes this forum so great, people willing and able to help out those in need.
Chuck
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,728
Likes: 142
From: Iowa
It definitely may have been lucky, but had I not tried and persisted on finding someone that has some experience with this problem...I may not have been able to fix it and learn something in the process.
Definitely some issues with the shop. Already called and left a message. Hope to hear from them on Monday morning.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,847
Likes: 1,144
From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
How is it a "lucky find"? The OP provided what work had been done on his car and what the symptoms were. Knowing that as part of a header install the steering shaft is sometimes removed, would it not be the first thing to check?
I have seen far more complicated problems successfully diagnosed on this forum with far less information. Given your premise we might as well shut down the tech section altogether.
To the OP, glad you got it fixed. That's what makes this forum so great, people willing and able to help out those in need.
I have seen far more complicated problems successfully diagnosed on this forum with far less information. Given your premise we might as well shut down the tech section altogether.
To the OP, glad you got it fixed. That's what makes this forum so great, people willing and able to help out those in need.
Just about every cost free fix I have done on the 3 C5's in our family came from someone elses post replies. I didn't even have to start any of my own threads. I just used process of elimination with the information provided to others questions. OP- glad you were able to fix the problem.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,722
Likes: 138
From: Florida
St. Jude Donor '09
Just about every cost free fix I have done on the 3 C5's in our family came from someone elses post replies. I didn't even have to start any of my own threads. I just used process of elimination with the information provided to others questions. OP- glad you were able to fix the problem.
I'm sure that I'm not the only one with a skeptical view of internet trobleshooting. I don't disagree that there is a wealth of information on the forum, some good, some not so good. When it comes to troubleshooting, I prefer to use a service manual and some diagnostic tools.
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,798
Likes: 8
From: It's true money can't buy happiness, but it is more comfortable crying in a Corvette than on a bicyc
St. Jude Donor '13
Lucky guess? The facts were loose steering after header install. The instructions for the Dynatech headers tell you to remove the steering coupler and do NOT move it or you'll throw a code. The advice given to tighten the bolt was dead on. No other steering items get messed with during a header install.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
