[V8] 1990 V8 Serious Steering Control Issues

[Ingo Rautenberg]

Judging by your description (especially the pop/snap bit) -- I'm guessing
broken subframe bolt.  Possibly severely worn-out control arm balljoint.
You know the old ladies that drive so slow it drives you nuts?  That's how
you have to drive home (if at all).  I'm quite wary of driving a car with
possible broken suspension (or worse, steering) components.

Ingo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Campozano, Robert" <RCAMPOZANO at mgmmirage.net>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 1:51 PM
Subject: [V8] 1990 V8 Serious Steering Control Issues


Well, I seem to be in a heap of trouble.  I had been experiencing some
steering wheel *wobble* for 2-3 weeks and figured that between bad tires
and a probable need for an alignment, I might hold off for another
month...wrong!!!  Driving to work today I heard a pop/snap and my
steering wheel at any speed uncontrollably started to shake.  I nursed
the car to work since I was almost there and parked it.  I tried to look
under the car but at first glance really did not see anything and I had
to clock in so I could not take a look.  What I can say is that the car
wanders to the right and when I am making a long right turn the car is a
lot less *wobbly* but on a straight away even at 5MPH the steering
shakes horribly.  I could really use some help.  This is my only vehicle
and I need to get it up and running as soon as possible.  Any ideas?
Any response as to what it could be is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to
all.

Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
rcampozano at MGMMirage.net

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