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dermonty
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Post subject: Problem with direction
 Posted: May 09, 2012 - 05:29 AM
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Hi folks
I've been noticing this problem with my tempo and i'd like your help to diagnose it properly.
My struts are pretty much worn out and i plan to replace all of them, in strut+spring combo. I say this because i want to plan ahead and fix everything
The problem is, if i drive normaly, the car goes straight with no problems, but if i rev up the engine a little (like if i were "racing"), it tends to "push" the car to the left when i press the clutch.
This is, i noticed that i can compensate this turning the steering wheel a liitle bit while i press the cluch. This is much more noticeable on 1st gear but once i gain speed, it can also happen if i floor it,
Another thing , and i don't know if it's related, i've felt once on a curve that the car, all the sudden, "narrowed" the turn without me moving the steering wheel.
I really hope i can diagnose this problem correctly. Thanks for reading |
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Ford Topaz GL 1989 Std 5 -"El Pantera"
-English is not my native language so feel free to correct me-
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Post subject: RE: Problem with direction
Posted: May 22, 2012 - 04:45 AM
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| I have a similar problem with my 5 speed tempo. I just installed a new rack and pinion which steering wheel would not return to center after steering and then letting steering wheel go, along with the problems you described. Autozone told me I most likely got a faulty rack and pinion. |
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1985 Red Tempo ATX 84,000
1985 Brown Tempo ATX 297,000
1985 Brown Tempo MTX 261,000
1985 Black Tempo MTX 79,000
1984 Grey Tempo ATX 165,000
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dermonty
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Post subject: RE: Problem with direction
Posted: May 25, 2012 - 12:38 AM
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Hey thank you, i'll look into it,
I just got some haynes, chilton's and ford service manuals, hopefully i'll be up to the task
Once again, thank you and i'm glad you got yours working |
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Ford Topaz GL 1989 Std 5 -"El Pantera"
-English is not my native language so feel free to correct me-
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Post subject: RE: Problem with direction
Posted: May 27, 2012 - 09:23 PM
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| I need to explain better, I installed a new rack and pinion and then I started having those problems so then I called autozone and they told me I have a faulty rack and pinion. I have not installed the replacement rack and pinion yet. Not an easy job. |
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1985 Red Tempo ATX 84,000
1985 Brown Tempo ATX 297,000
1985 Brown Tempo MTX 261,000
1985 Black Tempo MTX 79,000
1984 Grey Tempo ATX 165,000
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