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Steering notchy after sitting
#1647966
18/01/2021 15:08
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OnlyItalian
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Hi all,
Hope everyone is well.
My VIS has set for just over a year. Now when I turn the steering lock to lock I'm getting a nasty notchy feel and clunky sound.
I sucked out the power steering fluid which was completely black but it's not helped.
Anyone ever experienced the same problem. Wondering what it might be.
Cheers all.
"Proud owner of LE141 and a 99 VIS broomie "
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: OnlyItalian]
#1647969
18/01/2021 17:50
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OnlyItalian
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Thanks Gripped. Nice list of things for me to check there. Will get a friend to turn the steering for me while I have a listen.
Will report back of course.
"Proud owner of LE141 and a 99 VIS broomie "
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: OnlyItalian]
#1654064
12/11/2021 14:25
12/11/2021 14:25
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S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped
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Just thought I'd feed back on my rack issues. Mine was also feeling notchy and started making some horrendous creaking noises which I initially thought was suspension like a joint or top mount. I changed the steering fluid which seemed to help for a week or two, but turns out my rack was knackered - excessive play after 106,000 miles of corners. It must be love, because I've shelled out big bucks on getting the rack rebuilt, then while the subframe was off changed the ARB for a refurbed one from Joe at FCSS (thanks Joe) and they also fitted polybushes at the same time. Car steers like new now. But then it should after what it cost me....  The entire front suspension, brakes, wishbones etc has now been replaced. Now it's time to tackle the rear ! Then once all the mechanics are finished, time for a respray. 
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: OnlyItalian]
#1654065
12/11/2021 14:28
12/11/2021 14:28
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Bulgaria
french_coupe
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A labour of love Toby.
Sounds like an excuse for a day out on the twisties.
lost in space
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: Gripped]
#1654069
12/11/2021 14:57
12/11/2021 14:57
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The entire front suspension, brakes, wishbones etc has now been replaced. Now it's time to tackle the rear ! Then once all the mechanics are finished, time for a respray. They did actually find a way to avoid having to paint the Forth Railway Bridge, continually, Toby
BumbleBee carer 
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: Gripped]
#1654070
12/11/2021 16:15
12/11/2021 16:15
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Just thought I'd feed back on my rack issues. Mine was also feeling notchy and started making some horrendous creaking noises which I initially thought was suspension like a joint or top mount. I changed the steering fluid which seemed to help for a week or two, but turns out my rack was knackered - excessive play after 106,000 miles of corners. It must be love, because I've shelled out big bucks on getting the rack rebuilt, then while the subframe was off changed the ARB for a refurbed one from Joe at FCSS (thanks Joe) and they also fitted polybushes at the same time. Car steers like new now. But then it should after what it cost me.... The entire front suspension, brakes, wishbones etc has now been replaced. Now it's time to tackle the rear ! Then once all the mechanics are finished, time for a respray. 
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: Edinburgh]
#1654072
12/11/2021 18:13
12/11/2021 18:13
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S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped
Club member 1924
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Club member 1924
Forum is my job
Joined: Dec 2005
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S. Wales. Way beyond my means
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The entire front suspension, brakes, wishbones etc has now been replaced. Now it's time to tackle the rear ! Then once all the mechanics are finished, time for a respray. They did actually find a way to avoid having to paint the Forth Railway Bridge, continually, Toby I know. It is definitely Trigger's Broom. 
Last edited by Gripped; 12/11/2021 18:13.
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Re: Steering notchy after sitting
[Re: OnlyItalian]
#1654082
13/11/2021 07:21
13/11/2021 07:21
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Posts: 727
Bulgaria
french_coupe
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I still have both coupes. Now both registered here in Bulgaria. This is now the 4th country that Karen’s car has been registered in.
I need to get some work done on both but need a garage building. Just received planning so getting there.
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