Steering Shaft LS1 vs LT1 Issues. *pics* + bonus goo in oil
#16
i swapped my steering shaft to the Ls1 style a few weeks ago and it makes such a difference my steering is way more responsive the steering wheel does not try to yank from my hand on grooved roads here is the post on Ls1tech http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt...ing-shaft.html
Aside from the more "buff" construction of the LS1 shaft, the only advantage is the removal of the rag joint which is intended to dampen and reduce vibes to some extent.
I ended up stretching my LT1 shaft by 3/4" in order to better clearance my headers, looks like this might not be doable on the LS1 shaft. I was concerned that when I welded the shaft back at its new length, I might have impeded the telescoping mechanism in the event of a crash. Seeing the solid NON telescoping construction of the LS1 shaft, I now know that this is not a problem on my longer steering shaft.
Last edited by wrd1972; 12-22-2008 at 10:33 AM.
#17
yes, my ragjoint was tired but i have had the car for a long time and the steering way surpasses what it ever was...i also like the fact that the Ls1 shaft does not have that bulky ragjoint on the end more room......
you are correct about the replacement of a new joint,new ragjoint= problem will occur again. ragjoint elim. kit that would have solved the problem aswell and was just about to order the part until i started working on the Ls1 shaft so now problem solved 15min and 5.00 spent
you are correct about the replacement of a new joint,new ragjoint= problem will occur again. ragjoint elim. kit that would have solved the problem aswell and was just about to order the part until i started working on the Ls1 shaft so now problem solved 15min and 5.00 spent
Last edited by 96m6lt1; 12-22-2008 at 12:19 PM.
#19
#20
Im still trying to minimize this "butter" issue. Replaced the PCV valve and even after a fresh oil change it still shows up in the oil cap after a few hundred miles.
My CCV hose on the passenger valve cover seems pretty old and needing replacement soon. however there is no vacuum comming from the line at all. when should i be feeling suction? at idle? at rpm? even if i remove the hose from the TB leaving the valve cover end still attached in the grommet, and stick my finger on the hose hole there is no vacuum at all. meaning the pcv is not pulling vacuum right?? also the same ccv hose is full of the nasty yellow butter as well, meaning that there is no vacuum and that crap is getting into or comming from my TB somehow.
There is no blowby that i can tell from the listening to the oil cap, and the pcv hose IS pulling a good bit of vacuum. where else can the pcv vacuum be getting lost?
My CCV hose on the passenger valve cover seems pretty old and needing replacement soon. however there is no vacuum comming from the line at all. when should i be feeling suction? at idle? at rpm? even if i remove the hose from the TB leaving the valve cover end still attached in the grommet, and stick my finger on the hose hole there is no vacuum at all. meaning the pcv is not pulling vacuum right?? also the same ccv hose is full of the nasty yellow butter as well, meaning that there is no vacuum and that crap is getting into or comming from my TB somehow.
There is no blowby that i can tell from the listening to the oil cap, and the pcv hose IS pulling a good bit of vacuum. where else can the pcv vacuum be getting lost?
Last edited by Sick97SS; 01-14-2009 at 12:59 PM.
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