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 Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:12 am |
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Guys.
The car is a 2005 1.4 16v.
I believe my track rod end is failing. When I grap the passanger front wheel at 3 and 9 and rock the wheel there is some play and a slight knocking sound.
When driving the car the steering feels slightly wobbly / jumpy at times. It is pulling slightly to the left and twitches at changes in the road.
I am looking to buy this:
www.eurocarparts.com/e...0e0&000349
Would you agree with my diagnosis and is this the best / correct part?
Thanks
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Last edited by Tolkienfan001 on Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:54 am; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:32 am |
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i had similar problems and had it checked by a mechanic and told me to get the drop links changed, so i got them done problem solved
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:40 am |
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I would have thought with a drop link issue I would be hearing a noise while driving and especially going over bumps etc. my issue has no sound with it, except when I shake the wheel?
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:52 am |
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could be a wheel bearing...
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:53 am |
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Again wouldn't a bearing make noise while driving?
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:08 pm |
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mine only made a noise when turning to the right, fine in straight line.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:08 pm |
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drop link mine needed tightening by 1/8th a turn
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:10 pm |
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Mine makes no noise when turning?
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:36 pm |
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Get someone too look at the track rod end and also the lower arm balljoint, as you shake the wheel, it should be fairly obvious to see where the play is.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:40 pm |
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| richpowell91 wrote: |
| Get someone too look at the track rod end and also the lower arm balljoint, as you shake the wheel, it should be fairly obvious to see where the play is. |
Ok will do that tomorrow. Thanks. Just don't want to replace a part that Is not worn.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:43 pm |
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Have you confirmed inner or outer?
Is there play in the bottom arm? Is the wheel bearing failing?
More checks are required
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:46 pm |
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I think my best bet is to take it to the garage and ask them to check it all out. I will then fix what they find.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:55 pm |
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Its your choice, but if you are 100 percent checking at 9 to 3 and can 'feel' play it will be a track rod joint.
To confirm which one you will need a second person to see where it is, if not place your hand over the outer joint to feel for play then the inner in the gaitor.
If you still cant feel it pull down on the track rod as close to the inner gaitor as possible and move the wheel about at the points (3-9) and see if the play has disapeared. If it has, inner, if not outer
Simples 
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| Team Impossible Possible
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke
Forged 1.6 Turbo
Click to see more
144Bhp @ 7PSi - 193.9Bhp @ 13psi
206 Gti Race Car
Click to see more
For all Race/Track Preparation, Feel Free to PM Me!
Whether its for a custom ratio gearbox or track-day alignment, I can help! | |
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:58 pm |
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| Addaz wrote: |
Its your choice, but if you are 100 percent checking at 9 to 3 and can 'feel' play it will be a track rod joint.
To confirm which one you will need a second person to see where it is, if not place your hand over the outer joint to feel for play then the inner in the gaitor.
If you still cant feel it pull down on the track rod as close to the inner gaitor as possible and move the wheel about at the points (3-9) and see if the play has disapeared. If it has, inner, if not outer
Simples |
That sounds straight forward. I will have a look after work tomorrow. If I am still not sure i will get the garage to double check.
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:00 pm |
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Fair play dude, i would personally rape a peugeot main stealers for a FREE VHC but decline all work afterwards
Free health check on your car with no price, win win?
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| Team Impossible Possible
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke
Forged 1.6 Turbo
Click to see more
144Bhp @ 7PSi - 193.9Bhp @ 13psi
206 Gti Race Car
Click to see more
For all Race/Track Preparation, Feel Free to PM Me!
Whether its for a custom ratio gearbox or track-day alignment, I can help! | |
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