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lush · 01-29-2002, 07:19 AM

My buddy has a 97 Disco (Series I) and it is having steering problems. Whenever he turns to the left or right, the steering wheel sticks, any clues as to what it might be?

Thanks

RockRover · 01-29-2002, 07:24 AM

Could be a bad pump, although failures are rare...Most likely the problem is the box and worn seals...Probably blowing by at full lock.

Old Scout · 01-29-2002, 07:26 AM

How the PS fluid? Sounds like the box shot and or the pump is out.

These guys have rebuilt units at ~50% less than the dealer.

http://www.meridianautoparts.com/

lush · 01-29-2002, 08:07 AM

the steering fluid is full

GRNRVR · 01-29-2002, 08:59 AM

When you say sticks what do you mean? Does it just not come back to center or does it not move at all even if you try to move it back to center? Just wondering has he replaced the steering damper or checked it recently?

lush · 01-29-2002, 09:25 AM

when he turns it to the right (for instance) finishes the turn, the wheel sticks. It can be moved, but it doesn't center itself. Haven't replaced anything yet. Everything else seems to be doing fine

Serious One · 01-29-2002, 10:00 AM

might be a long shot, but maybe the steering stabilizer got dinged up?

I'm betting on the pump being shot/belt being loose.

M

GRNRVR · 01-29-2002, 01:09 PM

I was just wondering.. I have heard that this has happend when people have replaced their dampner with a Bilstien one.

Old Scout · 01-29-2002, 08:05 PM

OHH BOY here we go again!

For the record I use a Rancho stabilizer!

Strange Rover · 01-30-2002, 02:50 AM

Could be a lot of things be really do need more information.

Does it only stick when he gets to full lock and then trys to return or does it stick at any position when he trys to return to centre.

Does the wheel only get sticky at the one steering position or does it randomly change.

Im thinking that it could be a siezed steering u-joint. When these things begin to seize they give some funny reactions.

Sam

evilfij · 01-30-2002, 05:36 AM

Highly unlikely it is the box or pump. More likely the dented stabilizer (replace) or the steering U-joint (lube/replace).

But I have been wrong before

Ron

Rover Addiction · 01-30-2002, 09:05 AM

Another couple possibilities..

Steering wheel rubbing on the steering column. My 90 does this and it can be annoying sometimes.

Also, bearing going in the steering shaft somewhere, possibly in the steering column.. Any noises evident there?

-J

Jtisdale · 01-30-2002, 09:44 AM

I agree, check the steering stabalizer. This also happened to me once when I bent my drag link, check that too.

Johnathan

lush · 01-31-2002, 05:07 AM

well, it was the stabilizer, checked into it and it was dented. Drives like a champ now. We replaced it with an OME stab

Thanks for the help

01-29-2002, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
lush Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7111 Location: TN Posts: 148	Disco Steering Probs My buddy has a 97 Disco (Series I) and it is having steering problems. Whenever he turns to the left or right, the steering wheel sticks, any clues as to what it might be? Thanks __________________ nah

01-29-2002, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
RockRover Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4101 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 2,232	Could be a bad pump, although failures are rare...Most likely the problem is the box and worn seals...Probably blowing by at full lock. __________________ Hendrix 'X' Chassis #006 http://www.hunt4steve.com/Doug.html

01-29-2002, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Old Scout IH/Rover Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 17 Location: Aptos,Ca Posts: 13,401	How the PS fluid? Sounds like the box shot and or the pump is out. These guys have rebuilt units at ~50% less than the dealer. http://www.meridianautoparts.com/ __________________ I like beer. On occasion, I will even drink beer to celebrate a major event such as the fall of communism or the fact that the refrigerator is still working." BUY MY BOAT http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/misc-...e-history.html

01-29-2002, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
lush Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7111 Location: TN Posts: 148	the steering fluid is full __________________ nah

01-29-2002, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
lush Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7111 Location: TN Posts: 148	when he turns it to the right (for instance) finishes the turn, the wheel sticks. It can be moved, but it doesn't center itself. Haven't replaced anything yet. Everything else seems to be doing fine __________________ nah

01-29-2002, 08:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
GRNRVR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9055 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 75	When you say sticks what do you mean? Does it just not come back to center or does it not move at all even if you try to move it back to center? Just wondering has he replaced the steering damper or checked it recently?

01-29-2002, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Serious One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8768 Location: Utahr Posts: 4,054	might be a long shot, but maybe the steering stabilizer got dinged up? I'm betting on the pump being shot/belt being loose. M

01-29-2002, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
GRNRVR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9055 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 75	I was just wondering.. I have heard that this has happend when people have replaced their dampner with a Bilstien one.

01-29-2002, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Old Scout IH/Rover Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 17 Location: Aptos,Ca Posts: 13,401	OHH BOY here we go again! For the record I use a Rancho stabilizer! __________________ I like beer. On occasion, I will even drink beer to celebrate a major event such as the fall of communism or the fact that the refrigerator is still working." BUY MY BOAT http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/misc-...e-history.html

01-30-2002, 02:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Strange Rover Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7962 Location: Australia Posts: 1,462	Could be a lot of things be really do need more information. Does it only stick when he gets to full lock and then trys to return or does it stick at any position when he trys to return to centre. Does the wheel only get sticky at the one steering position or does it randomly change. Im thinking that it could be a siezed steering u-joint. When these things begin to seize they give some funny reactions. Sam __________________ Land Rover SIIa, 302W, NP435, NP205, MOG404s, 42in Swamper TSLs, 112in WB "An expert is somebody who learns more and more about less and less until one day they know absolutely everything about nothing." Outerlimits4x4.com - home of aussie rock crawling.

01-30-2002, 05:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
evilfij Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7755 Location: Main Line PA Posts: 1,953	Highly unlikely it is the box or pump. More likely the dented stabilizer (replace) or the steering U-joint (lube/replace). But I have been wrong before Ron __________________ :evil:

01-30-2002, 09:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rover Addiction Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4749 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 975	Another couple possibilities.. Steering wheel rubbing on the steering column. My 90 does this and it can be annoying sometimes. Also, bearing going in the steering shaft somewhere, possibly in the steering column.. Any noises evident there? -J __________________ "All the parts falling off this truck are of the finest british craftsmanship."

01-30-2002, 09:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jtisdale Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8122 Location: USA Posts: 1,256	I agree, check the steering stabalizer. This also happened to me once when I bent my drag link, check that too. Johnathan

01-31-2002, 05:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
lush Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7111 Location: TN Posts: 148	well, it was the stabilizer, checked into it and it was dented. Drives like a champ now. We replaced it with an OME stab Thanks for the help __________________ nah

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