steering / front end feels 'wrong' after spin-off - adv...

[nicklouse10]

Hi all,
having a few probs with the front end. I have a Mk 2 sumo with ford sierra running gear. I recently had a little incident with aquaplaining and bumped into a curb. It was at low speed, but now the steering is 'all to cock' for want of a better expression.
the steering wheel is now about 20 degrees rotated permanently, the wheel does not centre itself if you let go whilst turning, and there is a lot of play in the steering, especially under power when the front end is unweighted.
I know next to nothing about suspension geometry / tracking setup. Can someone please tell me what I might have done?
any advice would as always, be greatly appreciated
Nick B

[Dan]

Hi Nick,
Your not having much luck. Both steering and clutch problems in the same week. x(

If it was only a slow speed run up the curb then you are unlikely to have bent wishbones or mounting positions - but it's worth just quickly checking for any bent bolts.

Likely case is that you've shagged the tracking, Any compotent MOT garage can sort this, I use P J Autos (Just on the left as you go under the By fleet and new haw bridge). Tel : (01932) 348 093 and ask to speak to Paul. The steering wheel can be realigned to center by removing it and refitting after the tracking has been sorted.



Dan ~ http://homepage.ntlworld.com/danny.mann/

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[nicklouse10]

Cheers Dan,
its booked in for next saturday, should give me time to get my new sidepipes on and replace that clutch cable.
Nick B

[Dutch Paul]

< Can someone please tell me what I might have done?

I think you broke something:}

Just a thought

Paul

[nicklouse10]

thanks Paul, thats an incredible deduction, do you work in diagnostics?:P :P :P

[Happy Jim]

I guess paul must be a consultant ? did he charge you for the info {-}

[r0lex]

Have a look at the track rod arm as you will probably find it is bent