Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:42:50 -0000 From: SkodaPilot <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Steering and power steering problems
In article <mutwuml230f.fsfnopsamfi>, siolnanopsamfi says... > - All the time, when I turn the steering wheel enough (= a bit more > than what's needed to keep the car on the road; basically everytime > I make a turn at a crossing), I hear cracking/creaking > grinding/metallic-bending sounds while turning the steering wheel. > (In Finnish: narisee ja raksuu.) > Sounds like possible a split rack boot, and loss of either the oil or lubricant in the rack? If the rack uses grease instead of oil, this loss may have been happening gradually for some time, and has only just reached the where it shows up. Any body who has changed the rack, can you comment on this? -- Carl Robson http://www.bouncing-czechs.com