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General => The garage => Topic started by: woodlouse on 19 September 2003, 23:54

Title: Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: woodlouse on 19 September 2003, 23:54

I bought a 1990 gti last week which has a slight vibration through the steering wheel which is noticable at all speeds but doesn't seem to get any worse as you go faster.
I've just had new tyres, discs and pads fitted but its still there.
What should I look at next?

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: bigkev750 on 20 September 2003, 00:25

if you can lift the front end check the wheels for play from lleft to right you might have some play in the steering rackor your lower control arm ball joints

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: golfvr6 on 20 September 2003, 13:12

Before doing anything , swap the wheels front to back, it could just be balanced wrong. Also check the discs aren't warped.

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: woodlouse on 21 September 2003, 23:32

Thanks chaps I'll give it a whirl and let you know how I get on.

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: woodlouse on 23 September 2003, 18:29

Sorted now. one front wheel was out of balance and the tracking was out.
I got it sorted by the excellent chaps at Protyres (Exeter branch) who I would highly recommend for a thorough steering/tracking sort out and very reasonable prices.

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: golfvr6 on 23 September 2003, 18:35

1. Always look at the basics first
2. Always listen to me
 :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: modulater on 23 September 2003, 19:39

Yeah always check the basics before getting to involved in other stuff.

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: Glen on 23 September 2003, 23:39

Oh its sorted, damn, my misses was interested in buying your vibrating golf :P

Title: Re:Vibrating Mk2 GTI
Post by: modulater on 24 September 2003, 22:34

Is the novelty of the washing machine wearing a bit thin?