Let’s talk steering differences....
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Shibbershabber
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what is involved im removing the system?
simply unplugging it?
replace with non-evo PS pump?
simply unplugging it?
replace with non-evo PS pump?
I replaced the PS pump...
- The valving is a bit different than the EVO pump
- High pressure hose has different bends (use the 1997 pressure hose)
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If correcting the alignment doesnt get it right, Ill unplug the sensor and see if that changes anything
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Pretty sure that unplugging it will default it to full boost mode which is probably not what you’re going for.
To delete it, they sell a 60-something dollar “bypass” kit which is nothing more than a bent line with fittings to align with the EVO-type hose. Some have, instead, opted for a pre-EVO pump and hoses.
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To delete it, they sell a 60-something dollar “bypass” kit which is nothing more than a bent line with fittings to align with the EVO-type hose. Some have, instead, opted for a pre-EVO pump and hoses.
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Well, I picked it up from the shop and the readings for the alignment were WAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY off...
Major corrections to just about every measurement.
Steering feels a lot better..... Ill have to drive it around some more before I decide to delete the EVO........ we'll see
Major corrections to just about every measurement.
Steering feels a lot better..... Ill have to drive it around some more before I decide to delete the EVO........ we'll see
Glad you got it worked out...
I actually reread your initial post on this thread and "I replaced tie-rod ends" stood out. Immediately my mind went back to when I replaced my tie-rod ends and connectors... it was a mess!
Couldn't drive it down the street, let alone out of the neighborhood! I had replaced mine while it was on ramps rather than completely having the front-end suspended. After suspending the front end, I was able to clearly see what the problem was and fix it so that I could at least safely drive to get an alignment.
Getting your alignment fixed will have a far greater/noticeable difference in your driving experience than deleting EVO.
I actually reread your initial post on this thread and "I replaced tie-rod ends" stood out. Immediately my mind went back to when I replaced my tie-rod ends and connectors... it was a mess!
Couldn't drive it down the street, let alone out of the neighborhood! I had replaced mine while it was on ramps rather than completely having the front-end suspended. After suspending the front end, I was able to clearly see what the problem was and fix it so that I could at least safely drive to get an alignment.
Getting your alignment fixed will have a far greater/noticeable difference in your driving experience than deleting EVO.
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After reading up on this site and others I decided I am going to remove my rag joint with a U joint that I ordered. It is from sweet manufacturing I believe. I will post the part number later and will report back when it's done. I read that the GMT800 on does not have a rag joint and this can make a night and day difference from what my research says.
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The wheels still lock in the turn...
For example, you know those freeway on/off ramps that are nearly full circles??? I can actually let go of the wheel and it will continue to follow the curve...
Or if I turned fully to one side and put it in gear, it would drive in a circle all on its own.
Out of over 40 crappy old cars I've had, never once have I experienced this.
Everything in the front steering and suspension has been replaced (well, except steering gear and lower CA bushings), two alignment shops have looked at it, the last one confident enough to do the alignment.
Anyone else have to this?
For example, you know those freeway on/off ramps that are nearly full circles??? I can actually let go of the wheel and it will continue to follow the curve...
Or if I turned fully to one side and put it in gear, it would drive in a circle all on its own.
Out of over 40 crappy old cars I've had, never once have I experienced this.
Everything in the front steering and suspension has been replaced (well, except steering gear and lower CA bushings), two alignment shops have looked at it, the last one confident enough to do the alignment.
Anyone else have to this?
east302
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It may be in the steering gear then. There’s a screw on top that is turned to improve the return to center, but I believe that’s something that has to be set while comparing torque readings on either the input or output shaft...and I don’t think that those are the proper names for them. In other words, it can mess things up if it isn’t done right.
Sorry, that’s not much help but maybe someone else could elaborate.
Some other possibilities...
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Sorry, that’s not much help but maybe someone else could elaborate.
Some other possibilities...
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