Re: car refuses alignment

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

koabi@email.arizona.edu wrote:
> 
> my second try to get an alignment failed.  i took it to a local place called
> precision alignment and brake, and they didnt align it because the bushings
> and balljoints are apparently in shitty condition as well as the things
> that are on the top of the struts (what are they called again?).  it was
> cool of them not to go ahead an align it anyways only for it to go its own
> way in a couple weeks.
> the bad:  my car wont start now...the key wont physically turn past one
> or two notches (no the steeringwheel isnt locked).  my ungrateful 16v is
> still sitting there...
> 
> --

Time to redo the suspension anyway. You will need an alignment after but
it will 'Breath New Life back Into Your Car..."  8])

Control Arms with bushings- (Ooh, think Poly!)
Steering Rod Ends
Upper Shock Bushings
Ball Joints (New Control Arms and Ball Joints come with those
non-riveted, three bolt hook ups like the later cars)
Hmmm, what am I forgetting?

As for the Ign switch, it might benefit from a shot of some WD-40 but
don't use graphite of anything conductive of electricity. Wiggle the key
around a bunch as you gently turn the switch.

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