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wingman@bbc.net
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I'm a new owner of a 1996 Collectors Edition with the LT4 and the Z51 suspension package. Im a first time Corvette owner so I'm not up to speed yet on all of the fobiles of the C4. My problem with this otherwist near perfect specimen is the steering. Frequently when starting to enter a turn, especially a tight turn at slower speeds, the steering is very still, almost like no poeer steering, Then it will suddenly "break loose" (best way I can describe it) and exhibit normal power steering characteristics. This will also happen on high speed sweepers and when it "breaks loose" things can get a bit interesting because it happens so sudden it is almost like over correction. I've checked the P/S fluid level and it is OK. The fluid appears clean and does not smell burned. There are no leaks. I'm suspecting a bad steering rack. Is this a common problem and is there any fix other than replacing the rack?