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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: paul69 on 08 February 2010, 23:00

Title: Steering issues
Post by: paul69 on 08 February 2010, 23:00

What would make a car suddenly pull to the right whilst driving normally? This happens regularly. My limited knowledge of cars suggests tracking but I suspect it is not that simple. Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: dragonfly on 09 February 2010, 08:51

Check the tyre pressure and wear on the tyre. Make sure the bushes are fine and then have the alignment done.

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: jezza16v on 09 February 2010, 09:07

PAS or not?

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: Wayne on 09 February 2010, 10:14

Tracking or camber, worn tyre on the side in question will not help.

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: rubjonny on 09 February 2010, 12:50

check the bolts holding the ball joint to the wishbone

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: paul69 on 09 February 2010, 21:33

This is what I was dreading, complicated reasons. :sad: Anyway I checked the tyre pressures this morning, they were high and a bit uneven, and since then it hasn't happened, albeit on very short journeys. Thanks for the replies and heres hoping it was a simple cure. :embarassed:

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: Sam on 10 February 2010, 01:04

Judging by your sig, i think the large dent is probally the cause of the problem

Title: Re: Steering issues
Post by: beechymonza on 10 February 2010, 17:43

Check the cv boots, If they are split it could possibly be wheel bearin knackered, An causing it 2 snatch,