"Shep" > wrote in message
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> Ray we should't have to tell the OP this, common sensse dictates this, I
> hope!!

I agree Shep, but as is so often the case, there was no indication of common
sense in the original message.

Kevin


> "ray" > wrote in message
> news
>> Al Bundy wrote:
>>> Kevin wrote:
>>>> > wrote in message
>>>> oups.com...
>>>>> I was driving home from work last night and there was a feeling that
>>>>> something might be a little loose - nothing too serious, until I was
>>>>> almost home.
>>>>> Going about 30-35 mph there was a definitey wobble in the steering -
>>>>> the wheel went left and right in quite a pronounced fashion.. any
>>>>> ideas?
>>>>>
>>>> Perhaps a tire problem. Something like one that is going flat or is
>>>> real low
>>>> on air pressure. Maybe even a tire with a broken belt (they can make
>>>> quite a
>>>> wobble in the steering). You should also make sure all the wheel lugs
>>>> are on
>>>> tight. Of course, there are many other possible causes for the symptom
>>>> you
>>>> described, but this will give you a logical starting point. Check the
>>>> tires,
>>>> maybe even rotate them and let us know what you find.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Disclaimer:
>>>> Due to the nature of solving problems over the internet being mostly
>>>> guesswork,
>>>> please do not consider the above recommendations as the only possible
>>>> solutions.
>>>>
>>> I agree with the disclaimer. A steering problem that developed suddenly
>>> should be looked at by a professional if you are not qualified. You
>>> could have a steering link or idler arm coming loose. It probably is a
>>> tire, but you can't take that chance. A tire bad enough to cause that
>>> wobble could be observed as the car was driven slowly and watched from
>>> a slight distance.
>>>
>>
>> ah, but no sense in paying $75 to be told you have loose lug nuts on the
>> one wheel, which could cause the problem. Maybe someone was trying to
>> steal the OP's wheels. No one is suggesting he overhaul the steering
>> rack himself, but to make sure the tire pressure is ok, the wheels are on
>> tight, and there's no obvious wheel or tire issues before having it towed
>> to a shop.
>>
>> Ray
>>
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