no left turn !

Dubob said

Just a guess mind you, but it sounds like the steering rack Is bad. Lot of manufacturers had issues with the seals in the rack and pinion unit being too stiff and allowing fluid to bypass internally. Not much you can do except replace it. Maybe someone else will chime in and help out.

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Thanks you are correct .It even has a name -Morning Sickness Steering -I have sourced a new rack but am waiting on labour quotes , it's tucked up behind the motor in a real crappy place to get to so I might just get another beater , this one only cost a grand 16 months ago so it might not be worth another grand for the repair if I can move into something newer for that grand instead eh .shame tho clean car ,real low miles for a 97 but it doesn't make sense to put too much coin into it .Thanks for the input .