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Hi,

 

Just wondered if anyone had any ideas about this problem with my steering. I have a Lotus Elise, which I should say now doesn't have power steering (no weight, so doesn't need it!)

 

When I first start the car it seems ok, but after 10-15 mins of driving the steering goes really heavy, especially when turning the wheel left (though that bit may just be my imagination!).

 

I'm not technically minded, so I don't know, maybe wheel bearings? It feels like a power steering system packing in, but thats obviously not the case here. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

Thanks in advance

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Hello

Reads very much like "memory steer".... It's an easy diagnose to be honest.

 

All i would do is drive the car until the condition arises then quickly jack it up and remove the steering arms from the hub, the pivotal feel of the hub/ rack would determine where the criminal lies.

 

Gut feeling i think the problem is the NSF lower swivel.

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