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Non Mog: Ford Fiesta steering help needed Urgently
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:57 pm
by d_harris
Hoping someone might have experienced this and know the solution.
The fiesta has suddenly just developed "tight" spots whilst steering, (I would go so far as to say its dangerous right now!) I can't see any obvious reason why. I desperatly want to go to SADMOG tonight and I NEED to go to work tomorrow. Any Suggestions? Please??
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:00 pm
by d_harris
Sorry MK3 1995 model (the squareish one)
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:08 pm
by rayofleamington
I presume it isn't PAS - in which case it may be that the rack has run out of lube, however it could be a problem anywhere including the supension uprights
If it's PAS, and it's not leaking fluid then probably the pump - but I think you would have worked that out already.
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:30 pm
by d_harris
Its not PAS, I've been doing some thought and I reckon its one of the multitude of UJs which connect the wheel to the rack has got slightly stiff. I've doused the whole thing in oil and hopefully that will lube it all up a bit overnight. If not then wheels off and have a good poke about
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:33 am
by 8009STEVE
It is probablly the UJ at the bottom of the steering colloum, where it goes through the floor pan. Easy enongh to change and cheap to do.
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:33 pm
by d_harris
Having soaked it all in oil its all freed up again nicely now