1.3, OHC 2000 model - Steering issue

555@speed · 11th February 2010, 17:08

Hi fellas,

I am new to this forum. Feels good to be here.

Well I am having trouble with my OHC's steering - on and off that is.

Had put in new Good yr tyres ( stock ) this monsoon and after I had done so, a few days later my steering got stiffened. The stiffness was obviously felt due to the Power steering. It lasted for a week or so and then it came back to normal???

And the same cycle continued during the monsoon for 3 - 4 times.

But now the car is running absolutely fine. i.e after the monsoon..

What would have triggered off the stiffness???

sushrutha · 16th February 2010, 12:56

Check your steering damper.
If it's not adjusted properly, sometimes steering becomes tight.

honda3938 · 16th February 2010, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushrutha

Check your steering damper.
If it's not adjusted properly, sometimes steering becomes tight.

Where is the steering damper located in OHC. Can we adjust the steering gearbox in OHC.

Shan2nu · 16th February 2010, 20:20

I think its a common thing with the OHC. Even i find that the steering to be a bit stiff when its raining or very cold outside, but on a hot afternoon (or once the car has really warmed up), the steering is butter smooth and gives very good feedback.

Same thing goes for the suspension. Maybe dry heat does something to the fluid.

Shan2nu

jav · 16th February 2010, 23:06

the same thing happens in my indica as well, i guess the water and mud combo makes the ball joints/moving parts stiff, a good pressure wash later and everything is smooth again

555@speed · 17th February 2010, 11:52

@ Shan2nu - I agree with you buddy.......

It is something that I really get pissed off with, but I guess have to live with the same

11th February 2010, 17:08	#1
555@speed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 12 Thanked: 2 Times	1.3, OHC 2000 model - Steering issue Hi fellas, I am new to this forum. Feels good to be here. Well I am having trouble with my OHC's steering - on and off that is. Had put in new Good yr tyres ( stock ) this monsoon and after I had done so, a few days later my steering got stiffened. The stiffness was obviously felt due to the Power steering. It lasted for a week or so and then it came back to normal??? And the same cycle continued during the monsoon for 3 - 4 times. But now the car is running absolutely fine. i.e after the monsoon.. What would have triggered off the stiffness??? Last edited by GTO : 12th February 2010 at 10:03. Reason: READ our rules, no more than 2 smilies per post allowed
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16th February 2010, 12:56	#2
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Check your steering damper. If it's not adjusted properly, sometimes steering becomes tight.
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16th February 2010, 20:20	#4
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	I think its a common thing with the OHC. Even i find that the steering to be a bit stiff when its raining or very cold outside, but on a hot afternoon (or once the car has really warmed up), the steering is butter smooth and gives very good feedback. Same thing goes for the suspension. Maybe dry heat does something to the fluid. Shan2nu
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16th February 2010, 23:06	#5
jav BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 224 Thanked: 66 Times	the same thing happens in my indica as well, i guess the water and mud combo makes the ball joints/moving parts stiff, a good pressure wash later and everything is smooth again Last edited by jav : 16th February 2010 at 23:07.
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17th February 2010, 11:52	#6
555@speed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 12 Thanked: 2 Times	@ Shan2nu - I agree with you buddy....... It is something that I really get pissed off with, but I guess have to live with the same
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