Hi all,
Please don't read the full 'original' thread by me called BAFFLED BY STEERING as it all went a bit mad (11 pages I think).
I own a 2003 V70 2.4 SE (only 170 bhp) and have had vague steering issues since buying the car at the end of the summer last year.
Lots of help from all on here (bar one) and loads of suggestions.
The car was very boaty in handling when cornering and didn't feel safe at all at speeds on windy 'B' roads the steering would suddenly go light etc etc...(in fact you may as well refer to the first few pages of the last thread)
I've found the cause(s) and now need to resolve them:
The steering rack has been causing the intermitent problem, which has now got worse and the car makes a bizzare noise when turning left and after running for about 10 mins. The rack has been slowly drinking fluids and draining the reservoir.
Also, slight play in the wishbone bushes which need replacing. These problems have caused the front tyres to wear a bit quicker than normal...
Oh the joys of ownership!!!!
Anyway, I need to find a V70 new or recon steering rack ASAFP or the local garage will have to take mine off, send it away for over a week and then re-fit it once reconditioned. I can't really be without the car for this long and would like a rack to have fitted as soon as mine is off..anyone to assist???
Also I would rather fit the powerflex bushes instead of renewing stock ones...anyone got any prices for the wishbones. I know I can get recon wishbones (V70Torslander) but just want new bushes for the moment. Whats the rough price and where's the best place to get them??
I need answers soonest people...hope you can help.
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