Steering box play, '87 Spider

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Group:

What's the deal with steering play in an '87 Spider with the ZF box?  A few 
months ago I tightened the box to remove the free-play on center.  The 
other day I had to stop and move an object that was blocking my entry into 
the garage, with the steering at almost full left lock.  Getting back into 
the car, as I grabbed the wheel, I noticed LOTS of free-play.  Normal?  It 
can't be felt during driving, presumably because both wheels are loaded by 
lateral forces during cornering, and also because I rarely see full lock 
when cornering.  During my last inspection a few months ago, when I 
tightened the box on-center, all suspension joints were in great shape.  My 
'74 Spider has the Burman box, so I thought I'd ask before comparing the 
two cars.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's
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