RRC Steering issue

[dieselrangerover]

common leakage underneath though

is your steering box leaking? i replaced my steering box because of a steering input shaft, but never had any steering problems with my old box... maybe yours is completely shot?

as for checking the swivel pin preload of panhard rod bushings. Les had me have someone turn the steering back and forth with the tires on the ground and engine off... looking for excessive movement in the panhard rod bushings and ball joints.

swivel pin preload requires a little more... check joey4420's link above about preload check and adjustment... i just did this and my shakes are gone

[BGAN]

First time posting! Infinite resources here. I'm sure it won't be my last.

I'm having steering issues with my RRC.Tight turning both ways until it catches with a lot of steering in between those times, tracks very straight down the road, no power steering pump whine. I do have the common leakage underneath though. If it is the swivel pin preload as opposed to just the panhard rod bushings how would I know?

Expecting 6" of snow tonite, Need my Rover!

Thank you!

First time posting as well... I to have similar steering issues with my 95 RRC. Steering is extremely tight, feels like there is no power steering at all while parked... a little easier while in motion but still ridiculously tight unless at full speed. What is odd is that if it is raining out the steering becomes normal. Is this a sign of a panhard bushing problem or could it be something entirely different? Like a different bushing failure or lack of lubrication problem?

Thanks in advance for any quick advice... bringing it into the shop tomorrow, however, I would like a clue as to the possible problems as to avoid any costly and unneeded work.

Scooter did you get your steering issue worked out?

[Joey4420]

Your issue sounds more like your PS pump isn't working at all, rain will make the road slicker helping you turn easier.

First time posting as well... I to have similar steering issues with my 95 RRC. Steering is extremely tight, feels like there is no power steering at all while parked... a little easier while in motion but still ridiculously tight unless at full speed. What is odd is that if it is raining out the steering becomes normal. Is this a sign of a panhard bushing problem or could it be something entirely different? Like a different bushing failure or lack of lubrication problem?

Thanks in advance for any quick advice... bringing it into the shop tomorrow, however, I would like a clue as to the possible problems as to avoid any costly and unneeded work.

Scooter did you get your steering issue worked out?

[BGAN]

Thanks Joey for your response,

I hope its not the ps pump... that an expensive fix. Part of my reasoning for thinking it is a bushing or lubrication issue is that the steering became Tighter / worse over an extended period of time. In your experience would a power steering pump slowly go bad over time or would it just abruptly stop functioning.

Regarding the proper steering while driving in rain or wet conditions. I am not sure that it the slick ground that makes it easier, because I get the same proper restoration of steering right after I wash the car also (car and underbody wet but the ground is dry).

Thanks again