Confusing Surge

[RoverInTheRockies]

So when I'm driving every time i go to turn the wheel it seems that my wheel kind of stops for a split second almost like a slight surge. My power steering rez is full and I don't see any leaks directly on the steering box. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so what is caussing this and what do I need to do tho fix this.:banghead: :rockon: :banghead:

 

[daryl frey]

Have Ya checked your ball joints, be sure there is no obstruction or adnormal wear. What year, milage ect...

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

Yes I have checked the ball joints and they seem to be ok. The year is 2001 and the milage is about 97k

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

Bump

 

[Roving Beetle]

Belt slip?

Does it only do it from center, or will it also do it from any spot if you hold it steady for a few seconds and then turn again. IE: hold it at 90 degrees from center for a bit then go a little further after the pause - does it "stick" there too?

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

Generally it seems like its only from center but occasionally it does seem from other places... Belt slip??? I never thought of that... How would thet be possible? I replaced the belt back in May with a factory belt and the tennsioner pulley with a napa one (the tennsioner arm seemed fine but the pulley seemed to be a bit bigger, although I did just pick up a new factory one from JC's Rover)

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

I was just thinking today as I drove the Rover and was being anoyed by the surge thing... could it be my steering stabilizer? Or could one of my steering linkage parts gotten just slightly bent? Or I had an alignment done just a few weeks ago, could something gotten loose (I don't hear any weird knocking or banging sounds)?

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

bump

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

So no one out there has had problems like this??? I guess theres a first fr everything on my Rover. Oh well

 

[EricCo]

Call Jeff at JC's Rovers. He may have some ideas on this that will lead you in the right direction.

I can't tell you how many times he has helped me out with troubleshooting....

 

[RoverInTheRockies]

Yeah I just talked to him today and he says that it sounds like either my pump or my box (just what I need... to throw more money at her to fix he rather than "improve her") thanks Eric