Car Question

Started by Miami450R, May 06, 2007, 11:02:42 PM

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Miami450R

I put in a new radiator yesterday. it ran fine.still leaks a little but w/e, Im fixing that today , its simple, but, that's not the problem.


My problem is , I took it out this morning , and when i turn right , even if im moving at 2mph , it vibrates , and i see the wheel shaking too.....


what could it be?

I have power steering fluid , I ddidnt mess with aqnything..


it only shakes when i turn right.....



Im going to take it to a mechanic if i dont figure this out soon...





Im trading it off for a nice 95 civic Hatch once the explorer is ready 2 go
How we ride today determines IF  we can ride tommorow.
'89 240sx sil-coupe (drift car)
'07 mazdaspeed3 (daily)
'05 Limited Edition Banshee

450rcrazy

if it is front wheel drive you probably have a bad cv joint or a bad inner driver. possibly a bad wheel bearing but it would growel all the time

Miami450R

its a rear wheel drive Ford Explorer
How we ride today determines IF  we can ride tommorow.
'89 240sx sil-coupe (drift car)
'07 mazdaspeed3 (daily)
'05 Limited Edition Banshee

arod

 check the power steering pump/r&p whichever one your car has

Chuck_Norris

Did you lift the front tires off of the ground for any reason?  You might have air in system that will work it's way out. It is pretty common when the explorers are placed on the ground after being serviced in the shop. Make sure you are using type "F" automatic transmission fluid in the power steering system. Dextron will work as well Type "F" is better

SWAMP_DONKEY

Quote from: Chuck_Norris on May 07, 2007, 01:03:26 AM
Did you lift the front tires off of the ground for any reason?  You might have air in system that will work it's way out. It is pretty common when the explorers are placed on the ground after being serviced in the shop. Make sure you are using type "F" automatic transmission fluid in the power steering system. Dextron will work as well Type "F" is better

Chuck...you da man, before I was done reading the post I thought the same. 14 years in a Ford store will ruin ya. ;D

   

Miami450R

it hasnt been lifted for anything lol. Im going to see if i just take it to a mechanic , I dont live with my parents anymore and they have all the tools in Lehigh acres , which is 2 hours away lol.
How we ride today determines IF  we can ride tommorow.
'89 240sx sil-coupe (drift car)
'07 mazdaspeed3 (daily)
'05 Limited Edition Banshee

Gato

Bad CV joint or Ball joint
2008 Yamaha Rhino 700FI(camo)
2002 Arctic Cat 400i 4x4
2010 Arctic CAt 700 h1

Chuck_Norris

If it was not lifted, more than likely you have 3 options
1) the power steering pressure switch may be bad
2) wrong fluid was used
3) bad rack and pinion

look closely at the first to choices as they are the least expensive

Miami450R

so... the problem fixed itself , idk how so dont ask.
But im definitely not driving her , until its Bye Bye time.

Hopefully she's gone this weekend lol.
How we ride today determines IF  we can ride tommorow.
'89 240sx sil-coupe (drift car)
'07 mazdaspeed3 (daily)
'05 Limited Edition Banshee

SWAMP_DONKEY

Quote from: Miami450R on May 07, 2007, 10:06:08 PM
so... the problem fixed itself , idk how so dont ask.
But im definitely not driving her , until its Bye Bye time.

Hopefully she's gone this weekend lol.

   :o im glad im not taking her in on trade ;) lol