Steering Mishap

[Paul (93 Chim)]

Just wanted to let everyone know about an experience I've had with my non power steering model, not sure if the same problem would happen with a power steering model.

I've experienced this before about three years ago and I've read a few posts on this aswell.

My TVR has been laid up for about three weeks due to work, so the weather was good today so I took her out, the steering was a bit stiff, and when I hit my first roundabout, I had to physically straighten the wheel up or I would still have been going around it now.

I've sorted it out today with, WD40, oil, and grease. Also I pumped some grease into the sterring rack.

But just a word of warning if your car ahs been laid up for a bit.

Regards,

Paul.

[V8 Animal]

Have you got a grease nipple on your rack?
I can't find one on mine.
V8 Animal

[slideways]

i have two nipples one on each end of my rack (ohh er missus)

[V8 Animal]

slideways said:

i have two nipples one on each end of my rack (ohh er missus)

Lucky you

[shake n bake]

it would be the u.j's seizing up, not the rack.

[Paul (93 Chim)]

Yes it was definately the UV joint near the bulkhead, I've soaked it in WD and greased it up, I gave the Steering rack a few pumps while I was under the bonnet.

Paul