The power steering works just fine, does not leak, and the fluid is at the
correct level. I tried pulling over and moving the steering wheel lock to lock
a couple of times, but it did not affect the problem.
-----Original Message-----
From: Runnion, Ed [mailto:Ed_Runnion@RegionOfDoom.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 13:56
To: 'ba-autox@autox.team.net'
Cc: 'mrclem@telocity.com'
Subject: Pull to Left
>Car pulls to the left when driving. Has never done this before, was fine
>in the morning, parked for about 3 hours, was doing it when I started it
>up and drove away. Was not hit by anything, nor was it tampered with
>The pull happens only when cold. After about 5 miles of driving, the
>left pull is greatly reduced as to be barely detectable -- but still
>there.
I think this last sentence is key : it happens when cold.
Does the car have power steering? If so, this points to issues in the PS
rack. Namely, leaking internal seals. Once the leaking seals heat up,
they "seal" better and the mysterious pull goes away.
Some of the GM cars in the 80's were famous for doing this.
Ed Runnion Santa Clara CA
mailto:Ed_Runnion@RegionOfDoom.com
96 Chevy Impala SS, ESP #984
02 Subaru WRX SportWagon, DS #984
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