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 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:44 am |
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Joined: Jan 15, 2011
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Location: South London
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Hi Guys,
I have weird steering issues. The steering has become erratic, its really twitchy, snatches when taking a gradual right bend and just veers off when driving in a straight line. I had the tracking done and have replaced the front two tyres and alloys (I know, I'm a muppet), but its made no difference. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Jack.
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:17 am |
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Location: Bath UK
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That sounds deadly, I wouldn't want to be driving that and I'd advise getting a professional opinion. Could be steering rack imminent failure, power steering pump, anybody's guess but it's no good guessing, you need to have it looked at by someone who knows what they're looking for
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:19 am |
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Joined: Jul 01, 2010
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Location: Plymouth
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it may even be wishbones or as said above steering rack or pas
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:22 am |
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Location: South London
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Thanks very much for your input, I really appreciate it. I'll get it booked in.
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:34 am |
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did you ever find the cause of the problem?
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:52 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Athens, Greece
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I hate it when they hit and run.
It was a couple of years ago now, you'll be lucky to get a reply tbh.
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:53 am |
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Location: North West
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Wish we could get a reply, my car's doing the same thing!
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:50 pm |
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Joined: Mar 20, 2010
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Location: RH5 - Near gatwick
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Sounds like worn wishbone bushes / balljoint. Time for new wishbones. Cheap ones dont cut it either, they'll last 5 mins.
To the OP, in london. I can do this for you. Supply quality wishbones (MEYLE HD) at a very reasonable price and fit. PM me
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Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:53 pm |
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Location: RH5 - Near gatwick
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Ps, easy way to check wishbones is to try rotating the wheel (moving it forward and backwards, the way it usually goes) but with the handbrake on. See if it moves forward or back much more than a few MM within the cars arch which isnt moving..
Otherwise, get a trolley jack, and axle stand. Get the wheels off the ground and have a play pushing the wheels about in all sorts of directions.
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