Very Light Steering

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  1. 10th November 2005, 10:38 PM #1
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    My brother has a 98 Sportspack Cooper, after driving the car for about 20 mins the steering becomes very light, like you are driving on snow or ice. On short journeys the steering feels normal. What could be causing this?

    Any help on this would be appreciated as I am confused by this one
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  2. 10th November 2005, 11:12 PM #2
    bpirie1000
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    Heat in teh Steering Rack..

    I would recomend getting the rack checked out or even replaced not that bad a job What location are you in...

    Sure I would have a contact someehere..
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  3. 11th November 2005, 01:32 AM #3
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    I take it if the exhaust was touching the steerig rack this could cause the problem? Do you think the rack will still need replacing if it has been heating up or will new grease do the job? After sorting the source of heat.
    I am in West Lothian if you know of anywhere to get a sportspack rack.

    Thanks
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  4. 11th November 2005, 01:55 AM #4
    bpirie1000
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    mmmm sports pack rack in Lothian... I'll get back to you..

    New Grease Should do the Trick.. But could still be a million things that was off teh top of my head.

    If there is any doubt in teh rack I would get it Properly Checked. Need steering really. and the Racks on minis are not the best...

    Let me know how you get on..
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