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Driving straight and level steering wheel



'91 e30 was in a nasty accident in may that resulted in repair/replace parts
of the front left of the car, including lower control arm, stabilizer bar,
strut housing, tie rod ass'y.  After the repairs, the car surprisingly drove
just like new.  In July, I spun out in a hydroplaning accident, that
necessitated the other tie rod (right side) to be replaced, and another
alignment.  bought 2 new tires.  Again, after the repair, just like new.

A couple of weeks ago, I was driving in dry conditions and noticed that the
car was pulling to the left a little (normally drives straight as an arrow).
The next morning, problem gone and back to the arrow's path.  Tonight,
problem seemed to return, and this time I noticed that the orientation of
the steering wheel was maybe 20 degrees off level, as though you wanted to
steer to the right, but that position resulted in maintaining straight
direction of travel.  Any ideas?

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