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Hulk · 03-10-2017, 03:56 PM

When I turn to the right I am getting a vibration in the steering wheel and noise when I turn to the right sometimes. I have read some posts but not finding a definitive answer. I have determined I have power steering fluid in the system and not the auto trans fluid. I pumped out the fluid in the reservoir and put in the GM fluid to re fill it. This seems to help a bit so I might try it several times to get a fluid change. I am also considering pumping it our and putting in some Royal Purple power steering fluid.

Any thought, help, and suggestions are appreciated.

JusticePete · 03-10-2017, 04:56 PM

GM Trans fluid full synthetic is what we use on all our cars and builds. You may have air on one side of the rack. With good fluid, work the wheel to the left and right lock to lock. We are trying to force any air out. Give it a try.

Hulk · 03-10-2017, 07:39 PM

Thank you for the info? Do you do this with the wheel on or off the ground?

JusticePete · 03-11-2017, 12:54 PM

On the ground.

I should have also suggested to check the wheel lug nut torque to make sure nothing is loose.

OmniCamaro · 03-11-2017, 02:08 PM

Do you have headers? Check your steering knuckle for scraping against the headers. Unless you have electronic steering of course. Just an idea!

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Hulk · 03-12-2017, 12:13 AM

Yes I do have headers. I will check it. Thank you. Only sometimes when I turn to the right and the wheel feels like it gets tight.

Hulk · 03-12-2017, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

On the ground.

I should have also suggested to check the wheel lug nut torque to make sure nothing is loose.

Checked Lug Torque. They Are good at 110 ft/lbs. It started before my wheel change.

JamesMyBoy · 03-12-2017, 09:22 AM

Might be a coincidence but as I was reading your post, there was a PSA type piece running on the local TV station about wheel bearings!
Just a thought.

OmniCamaro · 03-12-2017, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hulk

Yes I do have headers. I will check it. Thank you. Only sometimes when I turn to the right and the wheel feels like it gets tight.

Sounds exactly like what happened to me after my long tube install. The steering knuckle was hitting one of the pipes. Mine are Dynatech.

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Hulk · 03-13-2017, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmniCamaro

Sounds exactly like what happened to me after my long tube install. The steering knuckle was hitting one of the pipes. Mine are Dynatech.

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Will check it out. Mine are Doug Thorley Tri-Y long tube headers.

Hulk · 03-15-2017, 11:49 PM

Looks like it might be the steering shaft touching the headers like you guys said. Finally got back and had time to pop the hood. Steering shaft is right next to the header and a little spot of the black paint is rubbed off the knuckle on the steering shaft. Guess I will have to grind down the shaft to clear my ceramic coated headers..LMAO. Just like the old days time to dimple the tube.

OmniCamaro · 03-16-2017, 01:54 AM

Glad you figured it out. Now get with the folks at Doug Thorley and get a new set that fits properly. I believe they'll be thankful you let them know of the potential issues with future customers.
The same exact thing happened to me. Dynatech was great and got me a brand new set that fit properly. Good luck!

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Hulk · 03-16-2017, 05:26 PM

They probably already know. I bought these back in 2011. Finally got them and the other stuff on.

Hulk · 04-11-2017, 07:59 PM

You can see where the header hits the steering knuckle. I have contacted Doug Thourley and provided the picture that is seen here.
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The reply to this was....
Subject: RE: Contact From Doug Thorley Headers

Good morning Sir,

Thank you for the photo and the packing slip attached to your previous email. By looking at the packing slip we can see that you purchased part number THY-337Y-C, that part number was superseded by part number THY-339Y-C due to the header design having some fitment issues on some models. We redesigned and discontinued those headers late in 2011. Below is a link to the newer style released early in 2012.

https://shop.dougthorleyheaders.com/...ers-thy-339y-c

just noticed that no photos are up on these so I dug up an mock photo before it was to be on a website. Please find that image attached as well.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at any time.
Best regards,
DTH Customer Service Team
1280 Graphite Dr. Corona, CA 92881
Phone (951) 739-5900
Web: www.dougthorleyheaders.com
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/dougthorley

03-10-2017, 03:56 PM	#1
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	Noise and vibration when turning right When I turn to the right I am getting a vibration in the steering wheel and noise when I turn to the right sometimes. I have read some posts but not finding a definitive answer. I have determined I have power steering fluid in the system and not the auto trans fluid. I pumped out the fluid in the reservoir and put in the GM fluid to re fill it. This seems to help a bit so I might try it several times to get a fluid change. I am also considering pumping it our and putting in some Royal Purple power steering fluid. Any thought, help, and suggestions are appreciated. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

03-10-2017, 07:39 PM	#3
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	Thank you for the info? Do you do this with the wheel on or off the ground? __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

03-11-2017, 02:08 PM	#5
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Do you have headers? Check your steering knuckle for scraping against the headers. Unless you have electronic steering of course. Just an idea! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

03-12-2017, 12:13 AM	#6
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	Yes I do have headers. I will check it. Thank you. Only sometimes when I turn to the right and the wheel feels like it gets tight. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

03-12-2017, 09:22 AM	#8
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 465	Might be a coincidence but as I was reading your post, there was a PSA type piece running on the local TV station about wheel bearings! Just a thought. __________________

03-10-2017, 04:56 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,170	GM Trans fluid full synthetic is what we use on all our cars and builds. You may have air on one side of the rack. With good fluid, work the wheel to the left and right lock to lock. We are trying to force any air out. Give it a try.

03-11-2017, 12:54 PM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,170	On the ground. I should have also suggested to check the wheel lug nut torque to make sure nothing is loose.

03-15-2017, 11:49 PM	#11
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	Looks like it might be the steering shaft touching the headers like you guys said. Finally got back and had time to pop the hood. Steering shaft is right next to the header and a little spot of the black paint is rubbed off the knuckle on the steering shaft. Guess I will have to grind down the shaft to clear my ceramic coated headers..LMAO. Just like the old days time to dimple the tube. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

03-16-2017, 01:54 AM	#12
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Glad you figured it out. Now get with the folks at Doug Thorley and get a new set that fits properly. I believe they'll be thankful you let them know of the potential issues with future customers. The same exact thing happened to me. Dynatech was great and got me a brand new set that fit properly. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

03-16-2017, 05:26 PM	#13
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	They probably already know. I bought these back in 2011. Finally got them and the other stuff on. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

04-11-2017, 07:59 PM	#14
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	You can see where the header hits the steering knuckle. I have contacted Doug Thourley and provided the picture that is seen here. The reply to this was.... Subject: RE: Contact From Doug Thorley Headers Good morning Sir, Thank you for the photo and the packing slip attached to your previous email. By looking at the packing slip we can see that you purchased part number THY-337Y-C, that part number was superseded by part number THY-339Y-C due to the header design having some fitment issues on some models. We redesigned and discontinued those headers late in 2011. Below is a link to the newer style released early in 2012. https://shop.dougthorleyheaders.com/...ers-thy-339y-c just noticed that no photos are up on these so I dug up an mock photo before it was to be on a website. Please find that image attached as well. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at any time. Best regards, DTH Customer Service Team 1280 Graphite Dr. Corona, CA 92881 Phone (951) 739-5900 Web: www.dougthorleyheaders.com Like us: http://www.facebook.com/dougthorley __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.