steering

[flanders118]

hello as this is my first z are they heavy on the steering

 

[Grumps]

No mate mines light as a feather. May feel slightly heavier to modern day cars but shouldn't be much different. Do you have bigger wheels on or tyres low on pressure?

 

[Antm72]

This was asked a while back and as said by Dave ^^^ there maybe a difference to a modern car but it should be fairly light.

 

[andyglym]

Ditto above.

 

[N4LLY]

I also have a 120i Sport which i now feel the steering way to light at slower speeds, better at higher speed.

I love the heavier feel of the Z3, far more engaging.

 

[flanders118]

This was asked a while back and as said by Dave ^^^ there maybe a difference to a modern car but it should be fairly light.

Got normal 16 on it but feels heavy to me

 

[Antm72]

Got normal 16 on it but feels heavy to me

The way to check if its working ok is try turning the steering with the engine off.
My 2.8 is not like a new car, my new transit van i can spin that with a finger not possible with my 2.8 but it makes a big difference running to not running.

 

[billysally208]

I had a problem with mine after bringing it out of winter storage - the steering being very heavy - I was considering changing the rack and power steering pump but found it was the lower steering shaft bearing had started to seize. If you look in your engine compartment, where the steering shaft comes out through the bulkhead, just above the universal steering joint, there is a small shroud which the shaft travels in - you need a spray grease, preferably with an extension tube to enable you to spray grease up into the bearing housing which is just up inside shroud. I also did mine from inside car, by removing the trim panel from below the steering wheel, you will see a tube running down from the steering wheel, down to the bulkhead, inside of which is the actual steering shaft. Drill a small hole in the outer tube, approx 4" above the floor and spray grease into the hole. The grease will run down the tube and onto the bearing. Cover the hole you have drilled with a piece of tape.
I put my car up on axle stands and repeatedly moved the steering from lock to lock, and within a few minutes it was back to normal and has been fine since.
Avoid using WD40 as this seems to dry out in time and becomes 'gummy'

 

[flanders118]

Cheers I will check it soon as I get chance and let you know

 

[Sean d]

I had a problem with mine after bringing it out of winter storage - the steering being very heavy - I was considering changing the rack and power steering pump but found it was the lower steering shaft bearing had started to seize. If you look in your engine compartment, where the steering shaft comes out through the bulkhead, just above the universal steering joint, there is a small shroud which the shaft travels in - you need a spray grease, preferably with an extension tube to enable you to spray grease up into the bearing housing which is just up inside shroud. I also did mine from inside car, by removing the trim panel from below the steering wheel, you will see a tube running down from the steering wheel, down to the bulkhead, inside of which is the actual steering shaft. Drill a small hole in the outer tube, approx 4" above the floor and spray grease into the hole. The grease will run down the tube and onto the bearing. Cover the hole you have drilled with a piece of tape.
I put my car up on axle stands and repeatedly moved the steering from lock to lock, and within a few minutes it was back to normal and has been fine since.
Avoid using WD40 as this seems to dry out in time and becomes 'gummy'

Everyone should have a tin of spray grease in their tool box, I love the stuff.

 

[billysally208]

Everyone should have a tin of spray grease in their tool box, I love the stuff.

Me too but I couldn't drink a whole can