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TR2/3/3A TR3 Hard Steering!!!!!Fixed!!!!

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mountainman

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Thanks for the help everybody. It turned out the steering idler was the culprit. It was so frozen that it took a 24" cheater bar to remove the arm from it's housing. Once removed I gave it a good cleaning and lube. The car now steers nicely.
Thanks again
Greg
 
Tinkerman

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Gotta love the forum, eh Greg? Glad you found the culprit.

Cheers, Tinkerman
 
Brosky

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That will reduce your biceps, but you'll enjoy driving much more.

Welcome to the Forum......
 
Twosheds

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Good on you, Greg!
 
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