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vague steering

Post by meek.tv » Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:06 pm

noticed recently that the steering seems a bit more spongey and less sharp

wahst the usual culprits that could be causing these symptoms?

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Re: vague steering

Post by missfixit70 » Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:46 pm

Check the fluid level under the drivers seat (ATF ), if it's dropped - check for leaks.
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Re: vague steering

Post by meek.tv » Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:03 pm

missfixit70 wrote:Check the fluid level under the drivers seat (ATF ), if it's dropped - check for leaks.

thanks for that, ill check at home (started riding the push bike to workie :S) is there diffrent grades of ATF? the guys in the unit opposite sell it, i might aswell pick some up just incase
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Re: vague steering

Post by Doone » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:26 pm

Just get a good quality ATF. If it's not leaking, the ATF can deteriorate and should be changed approx every 2 years.
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Re: vague steering

Post by meek.tv » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:36 pm

all they had over in the other unit was PSF (power steering fluid) it says its compatible with most ATF's......should be ok right? :S
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Re: vague steering

Post by The Great Pretender » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:34 am

Have you looked at the anti roll bar bushes and links, the Bongo will wallow around corners and over dips and bumps if they are shot. :wink:
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Re: vague steering

Post by mister munkey » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:36 am

Another obvious is tyre presures.

Mine had dropped by 10 psi since christmas, much better with a pump up. . . . .
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Re: vague steering

Post by The Great Pretender » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:37 am

mister munkey wrote:Another obvious is tyre presures.

Mine had dropped by 10 psi since christmas, much better with a pump up. . . . .
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