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jam1e
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 6:15 am Subject: Re: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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Just in case anyone else wants help with this issue.
It's now sorted. It was as simple as torqueing up the wishbone ball joints VERY tight. When I did this, the play went immediately.
MOT now passed ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 8:05 am Subject: Re: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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I've now been told it's likely to be a worn driveshaft. Is that like to cause to the vehicle to pull hard to the offside??
I'm reluctant to start buying any more parts until I can be sure it is likel ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 10:24 am Subject: Re: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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[quote="kandlbarrett"]Shocks knackered, does it happen as you hit an undulation in the bend?[/quote]
KB, yes that is when it's at it's worst. There's a couple of points on a regular bit of road I u ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 10:16 am Subject: Re: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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The steering rack isn't tight. Or certainly doesn't feel tight, if that's what you mean?
The tyre pressures have been checked.
No horizontal play in the rear wheels, but a little vertical play, whic ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 11:51 am Subject: Re: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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[quote="Anthonys206"]I've recently had my tie rods changed due to them being worn. you should be able to hear any play in the arms just by rocking the steering side to side. Or you could get another p ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
Views: 2372
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 8:47 am Subject: Re: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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[quote="kandlbarrett"]Have you jacked up the rear and checked the rear wheels for play? It could be the rear.[/quote]
I have to say, no I haven't. It just didn't occur to me 
I've just chan ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 2:38 pm Subject: Re: Is it the "Inner" track rod at fault?? |
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[quote="MrBSI"]There is a special tool you can use to unscrew / screw in the steering tie rod to the steering rack.
You can get away with using a big pair of mole grips or stillsons if you don't ha ... |
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Topic: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 1:43 pm Subject: Is it the steering rods at fault?? |
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Hi folks.
After all the problems I've had, and fixed, one of them is still here and causing me steering problems! The car is a 2003 206 1.4 hdi.
I'll explain the symptoms. When negotiating what I wo ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:06 pm Subject: Re: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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Thanks for the reply folks.
I intend to do what KandLBarrett suggested. I'll get the braking force tested at a garage and sort the brakes if needed, before I give it back to my wife to use for work. ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:26 pm Subject: Re: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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Thanks for the replies folks, much appreciated.
To answer a few queries, the back-plates are ok. A little deteriorated but not enough to cause problems with movement of the shoes.
What I did discov ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:00 pm Subject: Re: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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[quote="Steve206"]Looks like you might need to change the cables. The braking sounds normal. Check your load spring on rear axle to check its not seized.[/quote]
Cheers Steve.
I did think that may ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:31 am Subject: Re: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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[quote="Steve206"]I would try what I have said first to make sure everything is free and moving and equally balanced. Don't think a cable would stretch that much.[/quote]
I did what you advised Ste ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:25 pm Subject: Re: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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[quote="Steve206"]Best method is to slacken handbrake cable off, press brake pedal 10 times to me sure there adjusted fully and then retighten hand brake until you only have to pull a few clicks. Shou ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:45 am Subject: Re: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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[quote="gazza82"]Don't remember there being a "bung" in the backplate so that's not an option. Is the n/s cable seized or jamming in the outer cable?
Has to pull square on both or you get the sympt ... |
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Topic: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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jam1e
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:47 am Subject: Help needed. Handbrake not gripping despite overhaul?? |
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Hi folks,
I've had a search on the forum, but can't find any advice on this.
The cars a 2003 206 1.4 HDI.
I've just overhauled the rear drum brakes. This included, new shoes, fitting kit, and a new ... |
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