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Subject:Re: steering problems
From:BILLV
Date:Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:17:00 -0600

Does it sway? I replaced my upper bushings and I got back my steering
control.

Bill

Hi, I have an 85 Westie that is having ongoing steering problems.
Whenever I go over a bump in the road the van continues to turn into
it, there is play in the steering and a feeling of slightly out of
control handling. I have had the entire front end checked out and
everything is ok. They told me to have it realigned. The realignment
shop that had set it not too long ago when I replaced the rear
srpings said he adjusted the toe in a little and it seems to have
helped some but the problem still exists. He said that was all he
could do as the rack and pinion steering does not allow for further
adjustment. What should I do? It is particularly noticable at higher
speeds on the freeway where wind is enough to contend with on its
own...I'm about at a place where a new engine is needed but I want to
know that this problem can be resolved before I put another couple of
thousand into this vehicle. Thanks in advance for any advice,
Rick