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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: MackyM on 14 December 2005, 08:15

Title: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: MackyM on 14 December 2005, 08:15
Was wondering if there are any easy ways to lighten the steering without looking at messing with the rack, etc. The power steering seems fine, topped up and no weird noises. Are there some bushes somewhere that might have perished, or such like? I drove an 8v before I bought mine and the steering there was unbelieveably light.
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Gambit on 14 December 2005, 13:51
8v & 16v racks are different. the 16v is slightly heaveir
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Neaty on 14 December 2005, 15:02
are your tyres inflated properly!? makes a bit of difference  :wink:
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Rhyso on 14 December 2005, 15:17
just keep driving it - will work out your muscles then  :laugh:
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Neaty on 14 December 2005, 15:20
^^^ speaking of working muscles i got a shock when i picked up my scirocco on sunday, no power steering and a really heavy clutch, came as a bit of a shock! I have been spoilt with power steering!
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Rhyso on 14 December 2005, 15:24
^^^ speaking of working muscles i got a shock when i picked up my scirocco on sunday, no power steering and a really heavy clutch, came as a bit of a shock! I have been spoilt with power steering!

 :grin: my girlfriend's dad said the same thing the other day when he had to move my car!! couldn't believe that i could turn the wheel let alone drive it  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Neaty on 14 December 2005, 15:31
^^^ i could hardly get it off the drive, normall when i reverse i had one had on the wheel and one hand on the back of the passenger seat for extra leverage but this wasnt even an option! two hand job!
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Rhyso on 14 December 2005, 15:38
give it a couple of weeks and you'll soon be doing one-handed J turns again  :tongue:
Title: Re: 1991 Mk2 16V stiff steering
Post by: Neaty on 14 December 2005, 15:46
ha ha  i wish!  :laugh: