RE: Steering box play, '87 Spider

["Jeff Greenfield" <alfaguy@xxxxxxxxxx>]

My recollection is that this behavior is normal. As long the box is adjusted
correctly so that there is not excessive play in the straight ahead position
all should be ok. The play at full lock should not really be noticeable
under "normal" conditions.

HTH,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of Dean
W. Cains
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 2:10 AM
To: alfa@domain.elided
Subject: Steering box play, '87 Spider

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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