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Author Subject: Wandering
astormatt

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Post #1
Alrite i am not sure its in the right section but, when i am driving along usually at speeds below 40mph you can notice slightly that the car can wander about.
Its not like its following the road surface bumps if that makes sense?
Since i have had it, it has had an MOT and been in for a service and nothing has ever been said about anything being loose or wearing out?
It is kind of like when i had my old Escort and replaced the 13" steels with 17" alloys.
I would have thought that i would be something to do with the steering rather than suspension but any kind of suggestions would be good.

Cheers Matt

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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 06:35
SteviePut

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Post #2
P bushes could be a good startSmile

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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 12:57
mr swampy s16

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Post #3
Was the track rod ends when my 309 did this
Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 13:15
gti6-ginge

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Post #4
ball joints also cause this. how many miles have you done as the following parts that people have listed can be worn but not so any signs of play.

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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 16:20
adam b

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Post #5
Track rod ends
Balljoint
P bush
Worn beam bearings
Beam mounts
Front top mount bearings
Big tyre pressure difference
Tired dampers

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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 17:05
sacko_gti6

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Post #6
Echo the above.. and also check the front wishbone bolt Smile

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Posted 30th Dec 2009 at 17:21
astormatt

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Post #7
Cheers for all your replies lads, its going in for a service in 2 weeks so i will get them to check all the things that have been mentioned Thumbs up

Cheers Matt

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Posted 31st Dec 2009 at 15:56
anth

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Post #8
Mine has started doing this since i changed some wheels over- Tyre pressures are OK and all the forward suspension has been done.

Probably track rod ends caused by the car being all over the place on the ice i guess.
Posted 31st Dec 2009 at 16:49
webster

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Post #9
I believe Carl showed me you can check your pbushes by holding the wheel with two hands and attemping to move it towards front then back of car.

What you're describing sounds like Pbushes to me, I had the same problem.

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Posted 31st Dec 2009 at 16:58
astormatt

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Post #10
webzta wrote:
I believe Carl showed me you can check your pbushes by holding the wheel with two hands and attemping to move it towards front then back of car.

What you're describing sounds like Pbushes to me, I had the same problem.


Cheers mate, will check that the weekend.

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Posted 31st Dec 2009 at 20:57

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