rack and pinion poping?

caldwell-kid · 10-28-2003

when I turn corners and such the steering pops, now I dont know where the popping is comming from but it only happens when it is in motion. any ideas? thanks for all the help.

Jim Branham · 10-28-2003

I'd check the suspension for worn, loose components: tie rod ends, ball joints... Does it steer straight, no pulling? Does it only pop when the steering wheel is turning?Does the r/p have the boots on each end? Is there no noise when it's driving in a straight line? When was the last time you greased the wheel bearings? Does it happen under full throttle turns or normal turns? You're gonna need to lift her up and have a close look.

caldwell-kid · 10-28-2003

when I had it up to grease the tranny I checked the steering and all seems to be in order, it does steer striaght and it only pops on normal speed corner turns. I will grease what I can and check what I can.

10-28-2003	#1 (permalink)
caldwell-kid Opeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 23	Unanswered: rack and pinion poping? when I turn corners and such the steering pops, now I dont know where the popping is comming from but it only happens when it is in motion. any ideas? thanks for all the help.

10-28-2003	#2 (permalink)
Jim Branham Opel fan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.J. Posts: 380	I'd check the suspension for worn, loose components: tie rod ends, ball joints... Does it steer straight, no pulling? Does it only pop when the steering wheel is turning?Does the r/p have the boots on each end? Is there no noise when it's driving in a straight line? When was the last time you greased the wheel bearings? Does it happen under full throttle turns or normal turns? You're gonna need to lift her up and have a close look. __________________ Jim B. Last edited by Jim Branham; 10-28-2003 at 09:32 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-28-2003	#3 (permalink)
caldwell-kid Opeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 23	when I had it up to grease the tranny I checked the steering and all seems to be in order, it does steer striaght and it only pops on normal speed corner turns. I will grease what I can and check what I can.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)