Guest Boxhead Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 hey, i recently have installed adjustable castor rods, and now i get these noises when i turn my wheel more then half the way to lock on each side, ithink the castor is arond 7 for both sides... the sound is not tyres scrubbing, but im thinking maybe the power steering pump, do you guys think the pump is dying, or i need a power steering cooler? thanks Michael Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s13 Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 This much souldn't affect a pump that is in good condition. Does it do it when the car is stationary or when going or both? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-416495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boxhead Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 sorta both, but only when turning a bit, so technically not stationary.. but slowly or fast either way it makes an annoying noise. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-416581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint32 Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 Check the rod ends on the steering, mine are stuffed (rubber boot cracked and lost greese) and it makes noises when i turn a bit of lock. The caster rods only hold the arm at an angle so they dont do a lot. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-416585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s13 Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 What does the noise sound like? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-417039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boxhead Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 its hard to describe.. but i will do what clint said first and get back to you Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-417435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebaggin Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Passenger side creaks and groans sometimes when stationary and approaching full lock. Also the car is tramlining bad and I have been thinking it is due to either of the following: *Front Tyres 90% gone *Front left suspension upright stuffed *what Clint32 has now mentioned re the steering rod ends Oh also, I have adjustable castor bushes and I have 7-8° castor. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-419521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s13 Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Could also be the adjustable bushes. I'm told they need lubrication. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-419564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind_elk Posted July 8, 2003 Share Posted July 8, 2003 I've only got about 3 degrees, and my wheels rub on the guard liners (that plastic thing inside the guards) at full lock. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-419818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebaggin Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Thanks Craved. I have had many alignments since then (3 yrs ago since I put in adj castor bushes). I think the tramlining is tyres, but the noises I'm not sure about. Will have all this checked when I get some S03s on the front, will keep posted. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-431500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricknismo Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 anyone know of any adjustable castor rods for a 33 gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-495613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebaggin Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Guy here in Adelaide would, Steve Cramp from Manta Racing 08 8234 8688, he's working on GTR suspensions all the time and I only saw today in the workshop an R32 GTR with adjustable Castor rods, not sure if suspension design the same for R33 GTR. Give him a call. My problem is with tyres for sure. Top mounting nut a bit loose and lubrication of some spots has fixed the nervousness and creaking. S03s next. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/19794-too-much-castor/#findComment-495855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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