tight left turn

[T man]

The steering in my car is getting really right (like have trouble turning the wheel) and sounds like its grinding under acceleration in 1st gear (say accelerating through a U-turn).

What gives? I just put on some kooks?

idling around a corner is fine, its just when i accelerate. And only turning left.

 

[budpytko]

Is the knuckle hitting the tube when the engine torques?

 

[logres]

Is the knuckle hitting the tube when the engine torques?

+1.

 

[T man]

i don't know i'll have to check the clearance. Is this a common problem with the kooks?

 

[logres]

i don't know i'll have to check the clearance. Is this a common problem with the kooks?

Yes...at least one of our vendors sells a steering joint just for this reason.

Buuut...you may also want to check your engine mounts, which is also common on Marks. If one or both are broken, the engine rotates under load and could be making the issue worse.

 

[DLF]

THIS is probably what you need.

 

[T man]

THIS is probably what you need.

Cool thank!

Do you have to drop the front end to put this in?

 

[budpytko]

Be SURE to check those motor mounts BEFORE you buy ANYTHING.....

 

[DLF]

Cool thank!

Do you have to drop the front end to put this in?

No, but I agree with Bud.

Check to see if the rag joint is really the problem, and check your mounts.