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Title: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: jmsheahan on 31 October 2011, 12:36

I've just bought a shed of Ibiza GTI as a donor but I'm running it around as a temp measure for a few months. It pulls quite heavily to the left which I figured was probably tracking. Had this reset (it was way out apparently) but it still does it like mad.

Any pointers as to what the problem may be?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 31 October 2011, 14:41

Try swapping the tyres round, front to back.

Title: Re: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: Wayne on 31 October 2011, 21:30

Worn bush or sticking caliper maybe  :undecided:

Title: Re: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: sharki786 on 31 October 2011, 22:13

tracking or camber? check the tires for ware

Title: Re: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: jmsheahan on 31 October 2011, 22:21

Cheer chaps.

Yeah one of the front tyres has scrubbed quite badly presumably where it's been pulling. Tracking was reset today (was 11 degrees out apparently) and it hasn't made much difference. I've swapped the worn tyre to the rear but will try matching brand pairs (i.e the 2 Kumho's on the front and the 2 other ditchfinders on the rear).

Hadn't thought of a sticking caliper, good shout on that one thanks. Has to be a free fix as I don't want to spend any money on it as it's just a donor for my mk2  :grin:

Title: Re: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: richw911 on 03 November 2011, 20:42

Wishbone bushes?  :smiley:

Title: Re: Ibiza pulling to the left
Post by: jmsheahan on 04 November 2011, 11:01

Quote from: richw911 on 03 November 2011, 20:42

Wishbone bushes?  :smiley:

Possibly, I'll have a look when I give it a service. I'll just have to put up with it - £15 on tracking is all I'm willing to spend before it gets broken up  :grin: