| robot333 |
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Saturday, Dec 11th 5:53am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 4
Atlanta GA
83 320i |
Hello all...
Quick question, recently whenever I turn left, the steering wheel stays angled that way until I turn right. Can anyone wager a guess what the problem may be? Thanks much. |
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| imaradiostar |
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Saturday, Dec 11th 5:51pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 159
Nashville, TN
81 323i, 82 525i, 85 524td, 90 535i |
tie rods?
bad subframe or rear control arm bushings?
ball joints or sway bar bushings?
On an E21 there are many components that can cause this kind of behavior, most of which are relatively easy to replace or at least diagnose.
Do you have access to a lift to get the car up in the air and look at some things?
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| robot333 |
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Sunday, Dec 12th 6:26am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 5
Atlanta GA
83 320i |
Thanks for the reply. I will be able to get to a lift Monday morning. What do you suggest I check? Thanks |
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| Greg323i |
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Tuesday, Dec 14th 2:30am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 68
Melbourne, Australia
1982 Hennaröt 323i |
You should also check the steering rack mount bushings. |
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| Al_Canuck |
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Tuesday, Dec 14th 3:46am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 121
Surrey, British Columbia
76 BMW 2002, 81 RHD 323i, 85 535i |
Strut bearings will also cause similar symptoms when the grease dries up, and they start to bind under cornering. If the rubber is OK, you can clean the old grease out, and regrease with a good synthetic.
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| M42powered |
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Tuesday, Dec 14th 5:22am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 426
Arizona, USA
1981 BMW 320i |
I'd try an alignment first. Sounds like you have a toe problem. When I play with my camber on my car the steering won't return to center with out a little effort. |
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| g323 |
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Wednesday, May 14th 11:01pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 265
California
323i 1982 |
memory steer, front strut mounts |
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