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PiperZero
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Post Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:33 am

Er, when the steering wheel is twirled to the left but car remains in straight line, might want to give this a check...
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It's the rubber coupling between the steering shaft and the steering rack (not sure how to describe them).

Had the tie-rods replaced on both sides, but wobbly steering still happened. Couldn't see it as hidden underneath the clutch reservoir and expansion bottle (for the radiator?)... :P
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Post Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:36 am

has your car been immersed in salt-water for the past 15 years? :eek:
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Post Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:47 am

Orangecurry - sad to say, it got very hard to get a manual 2dr version where I am. Most of the E30s here are M40 or M42 powered, or if M20B20, it'll be auto transmission. Those who do have what I want are not selling or asking price is too steep....

Rust has crept under the accel pedal, beneath the battery tray... :cry:

Most of the mechanical parts have never been touched, so you're looking at 22-yrs worth of wear and tear, but I still love it to bits...

So, this will be a long challenge to get it to its prime and glory! :P
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Post Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:49 am

thats fubar'd 8O
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Post Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:54 am

Buster - tell me about it. Coming up to roundabouts and finding the car and you are directionally-challenged can be a most butt-clenching moment...
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Post Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:21 am

PiperZero wrote:Buster - tell me about it. Coming up to roundabouts and finding the car and you are directionally-challenged can be a most butt-clenching moment...
:eek: good job you realised before it snapped completely !
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