[T2] Loose steering on 73 bus

[Al Brase]

New shop say the new ball joints might be too tight. It is true, it is
possible someone might damage them. But how would that  lead to looseness?
I feel the mechanics around Coronado, might not be VW bus savvy. Things
have really gone downhill in 50 years since I was in PB.

On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 4:02 PM, Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
wrote:

> Hi list:
>
> Looking for ideas on how to fix the steering in my bus.  Just got it a few
> weeks ago.  Steering was super stiff.  The PO said the ball joints (and tie
> rod ends, I think) had been replaced.  Took it to a brake and suspension
> shop and they diagnosed a bad steering box.  Got a “new” one and it
> loosened the steering a bit, but it was still very sloppy (at least 6” of
> play) and would not properly center after a turn.  Replaced the very old
> tires with new reinforced sidewall tires in case that was contributing.  No
> help.  Got another “new” box, same symptoms.
>
> What is most alarming is that the bus will suddenly act like there has been
> steering input when there hasn’t!
>
> Third new box (and a different shop) may be marginally better (only about
> 2” of play in the wheel), but at times it feels almost  disconnected from
> the front end.  The new shop thinks the ball joints maybe too tight and
> suggested that they replace them.  I’m not sure I understand how that could
> contribute to the problem even if true.
>
> Anybody have any ideas?
> --
>
> Dave Gillingham, Owner/Broker
>
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>
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>
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>
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