An unfinished steering sago

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32 2This is a bit of a long story -- but i need to get all the details out to get an accurate diagnosis -- part one -- after sitting for six months my car 1990 Z32 2+2 has a bit of steering wheel chatter when braking lightly -- not with firm braking -- have the 3K brembo big brake kit -- part two -- after driving quite fast (45 mph) threw water i did not see on the road the power steering seemed to disappear -- drove like a tank (like when your steering knuckle is bad) -- went to local mechanic -- i was suspecting the speed sensitive connector on the rack might be loose after the impact with the water -- went to a local mechanic -- drove it into the bay -- I play with the connections on the speed sensor circuit while he is turning it lock to lock in both directions -- he diagnosed bad outer tie rods -- get it off the lift -- power steering is back ! PS the steering knuckle on mine was good.

The questions:

Was is the speed sensor circuit or did turning it lock to lock unbind something ?

Will out of round tires due to the car sitting cause steering wheel chatter with light braking ?

Will bad outer tie rods cause steering wheel chatter with light braking?

thanks for your knowledgeable help!

Modified by clickdoc at 11:25 AM 10/3/2008
Modified by clickdoc at 9:27 AM 10/13/2008

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Any help here ??

Please

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is the online mechanic on vacation ?

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Like the other guys with the steering prob in the 240 sx -- i am looking for some help -- before i start randomly replacing parts -- please help

thanks