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 Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:05 am |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Location: Little hulton (worsley)
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Well if it happens in gear it's some thing to do with the drivetrain
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:06 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
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Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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What size wheels are fitted to the car?
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:23 am |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2010
Posts: 24
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Location: West Wales nr Lampeter
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The car is running on 17 inch wheels and has done for 3 years plus without a problem until recently.
The tyre profile is very thin so makes very little difference to the diameter of the tyre but the width is 205
I have my own tracking gauge and took it to a local garage for 4 wheel alignment just to be sure so I'm happy that it's not the tracking although it does improve on toe out.
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:17 pm |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
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| kevd wrote: |
| The car is running on 17 inch wheels |
You need a new gearbox 
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:18 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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| MrBSI wrote: |
| kevd wrote: |
| The car is running on 17 inch wheels |
You need a new gearbox |
another example of big wheel kill MA5? 
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:21 pm |
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| Seabook wrote: |
| MrBSI wrote: |
| kevd wrote: |
| The car is running on 17 inch wheels |
You need a new gearbox |
another example of big wheel kill MA5? |
Remember I just talk b******s
Stupid big wheels never kill MA gearboxes
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:31 pm |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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Location: West Wales nr Lampeter
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It all makes sense
Car is already up on the ramp box will be off tomorrow
thanks for advice
Kev
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:55 pm |
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| kevd wrote: |
It all makes sense
Car is already up on the ramp box will be off tomorrow
thanks for advice
Kev |
please post pics 
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:16 pm |
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Joined: Jun 15, 2010
Posts: 142
Trade Rating: +3
Location: Fairford
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:29 pm |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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Location: West Wales nr Lampeter
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Thanks GP-F I'll have a close look at these tomorrow
The symptoms sound the same and a much easier cheaper fix it if works
cheers
Kev
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:24 am |
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Joined: Jun 15, 2010
Posts: 142
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Location: Fairford
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This was 3 months old & was from Euro Car Parts £45!!
The movement was frightening,when compared to the new Pug One.
Buy Genuine Pug, it save buying twice!!
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:46 am |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2010
Posts: 24
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Location: West Wales nr Lampeter
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I've changed the pinch bolts but no improvement. Gone over the joints bushes sub frame bolts again with a 4 foot pich bar can't find the problem. I've even had the handbrake aplied and had someone to try and move the car forward and back to see if there is any play in the wheel or bushes but can't find any play there. the car is back up on the ramp and gearbox will come off tomorrow
cheers
Kev
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:27 am |
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Joined: Jun 15, 2010
Posts: 142
Trade Rating: +3
Location: Fairford
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Kev, ours went for MOT & i did the same with a bar. Until I took the wishbone out I couldn't tell the damage was that bad. The bush on the one fitted I could twist with a bolt, the new one was solid & wouldn't budge. Hope its not the box. Good Luck!
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:55 am |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2010
Posts: 24
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Location: West Wales nr Lampeter
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Hi
I've ordered a new wishbone and taken the other one out. The one removed looks good only about 3 mnths old but I thought I'd give this a go as a last ditched attempt before tackling the gearbox as I'm still not 100% convinced it is the box but getting desparate for any other options.
Kev
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:46 am |
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Joined: Feb 15, 2010
Posts: 24
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Location: West Wales nr Lampeter
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Pleased to say that as a last resort I changed the 3 month old wishbone before going for the gear box and it worked.
Tracking is set fine and no wander / pulling with the steering.
Problem is solved and am I glad I didn't change the gearbox I can just imagine how I would have felt with the problem still there after changing the box.
Looking at the 3 month old wishbone I can't see anything wrong with it but it was obviously the root of the problem. To be honest appapartom relief I am a little embembarrassedat it was the fault. Thanks you all for the advice o this one this problem which stopped me jupjumping to change the gearbox too soon.
Kev
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