From: bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 7:39 AM To: Bob Dobos Cc: pelicanparts@csi.com Subject: Re: FW: Steering Rack problem Bob Dobos wrote: > > Hi Bob > > Thanks for the tips. One other person mentioned that I should have a > look at the universal joint at the top of the steering rack. I will be > checking them all out on the weekend. > > Thanks again > Bob > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Bob at Pelican Parts > To: > Cc: Wayne at Pelican Parts > Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 8:57 PM > Subject: Re: FW: Steering Rack problem > > > Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote: > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Wayne at Pelican Parts [mailto:pelicanparts@csi.com] > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 12:21 AM > > > To: Bob Dobos > > > Subject: RE: Steering Rack problem > > > > > > Hi there Bob, let me forward you to our Bob in Technical Support, who > can > > > hopefully help you out with this problem... > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Wayne > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: bdobos@ibm.net [mailto:bdobos@ibm.net] > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 12:11 AM > > > To: pelicanparts@csi.com > > > Subject: Steering Rack problem > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > I have a 68 911that has developed an intermittent "klunk" in the front > end > > > over the last few days. When I turn right (3/4 of a turn) at moderate > speed > > > (above 10MPH) there is a "klunk" from the front end. I have inspected > the > > > tie rods and they look fine, the ball joints look ok (no cracks or > leaks), > > > the shocks are a little soft but seem ok (7 year old - boge). Is it the > > > steering rack? How do I test the Steering Rack? > > > > > > If I remove the rack is there anything should look for? I have search > > > your www pages and have not found much on steering rack problems. > > > > > > When the car is on ramps and the steering wheel is turns 1-2 inches > there > > > is a noticable noise from the top of the rack as I change in either > > > direction. I have not paid attention to this in the past and I'm not > sure > > > if this is normal or not. > > > > > > Thanks in advance for any assistance. > > > Bob > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Wayne at Pelican Parts [mailto:pelicanparts@csi.com] > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 12:21 AM > > > To: Bob Dobos > > > Subject: RE: Steering Rack problem > > > > > > Hi there Bob, let me forward you to our Bob in Technical Support, who > > > can hopefully help you out with this problem... > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Wayne > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: bdobos@ibm.net [mailto:bdobos@ibm.net] > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 12:11 AM > > > To: pelicanparts@csi.com > > > Subject: Steering Rack problem > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > I have a 68 911that has developed an intermittent "klunk" in > > > the front end over the last few days. When I turn right > > > (3/4 of a turn) at moderate speed (above 10MPH) there is a > > > "klunk" from the front end. I have inspected the tie rods > > > and they look fine, the ball joints look ok (no cracks or > > > leaks), the shocks are a little soft but seem ok (7 year old > > > - boge). Is it the steering rack? How do I test the > > > Steering Rack? > > > > > > If I remove the rack is there anything should look for? I > > > have search your www pages and have not found much on > > > steering rack problems. > > > > > > When the car is on ramps and the steering wheel is turns 1-2 > > > inches there is a noticable noise from the top of the rack > > > as I change in either direction. I have not paid attention > > > to this in the past and I'm not sure if this is normal or > > > not. > > > > > > Thanks in advance for any assistance. > > > Bob > > > > > > Hi Bob, > > The steering rack is usually a long-life, trouble-free component. You > might want to check the front wheel > > bearings by jacking up the car and rotating each front wheel while > listening for unusual noises. Then grasp > > the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and try to rock it--any detectable motion > means the bearings need a closer look. > > > > The shocks are also suspect--if they are soft, they need replacing, and > they could be the source of the noise. > > > > Also, take a look at the brake caliper mounting bolts. A loose caliper > can cause some strange noises. > > > > If you determine it to be the steering rack, we can get a rebuilt unit for > you. > > > > Hope this helps, > > Bob at Pelican Parts > >Hi Bob, They may be referring to the steering column bearing in the steering shaft, just below the steering wheel. If it fails, you can move the steering wheel up and down. If that is the problem, there is an easy fix with a new part that doesn't require removing the steering column. Lemme know, Bob at Pelican Parts