Wonder if you can help me out guys.

Have a problem with some noticeable vibrations and car wanting to pull to one side (Phase 2 GTi).

Car was pulling to the right quite a bit, so had tracking done when new tyres were fitted and wheels balanced a little while ago. But it still pulled after having this done.

My gearbox then decided to die, so I bought a good second hand box with a brand new clutch from somebody on here, plus two good looking driveshafts and brand new track rod ends.

Fitted it all with the help of a good friend (Rich on here) and obviously tracking was well off.

So I had tracking done again once all new parts fitted. Not forgetting that he asked who did the work for me, as they left one of the ball joint pinch bolts loose lol... I did the work! Embarrassing.

Anyway, initially I thought everything was sorted. But, when I get up to motorway speeds (70/80) I get a noticeable vibration through the steering wheel.

It can be really quite bad, much more noticeable when going uphill slightly and not so much when going downhill.

Have also noticed that when taking a left hander quite fast (twisties) it almost seems as though the front inside wheel wants to skip and lose traction, difficult to describe what I mean, but like it struggles to put the power down.

Also noticeable is that if I'm travelling at 70/80 on the motorway and the road goes slightly left, I obviously turn the wheel to the left but it almost seems as though I have to use strength to hold it, let go of the wheel and it really wants to shoot me over to the right.

When I come to stop at traffic lights, the wheel naturally goes to the right.

The vibration isn't noticeable at lower speeds but very noticeable at higher speeds and particularly uphill as I mentioned, plus I have that massive pull to the right.

Replaced a track rod and track rod ends and recently had new droplinks not long ago.

What else could cause these problems?

I think driveshafts possibly? However my friend did mention that we fitted new driveshafts when we did the gearbox. But my argument is that they are new (old) driveshafts, they looked to be in good condition, boots were ok and new bearing on one of the driveshafts, but I guess one or both could still be buggered? Or not?

Could it be P bushes or ball joints? Or engine/gearbox mounts? Driving me insane!

Appreciate any pointers

Would a knackered wheel bearing cause this problem guys?

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