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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: watercool on 31 May 2013, 20:26

Title: Heavy steering?
Post by: watercool on 31 May 2013, 20:26

My mk3 gti seems to have heavy steering. I've owned quite a few mk3's before and although the power steering is obviously working the steering feels a little bit heavy? It's almost as if the tyres need inflating more but they're at 32psi so it can't be that? Any ideas?

Title: Re: Heavy steering?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 31 May 2013, 20:44

Low fluid?

Title: Re: Heavy steering?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 31 May 2013, 20:52

how old's the belt?

people seem to spray oil of them to make them stop squeeling.... oily belts are no good for transferring force though...

Title: Re: Heavy steering?
Post by: watercool on 31 May 2013, 21:31

I don't know, I've only just got it. But now I know a couple of things to check  :smiley:

Title: Re: Heavy steering?
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 31 May 2013, 21:44

Other options could be a stiff track rod end due to corrosion. A crushed pipe or even worn seals in rhe rack.

Title: Re: Heavy steering?
Post by: Wayne on 31 May 2013, 21:47

Check the belt condition and make sure it is not slipping