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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: kniterider on 13 May 2004, 21:34

Title: shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: kniterider on 13 May 2004, 21:34

as been using 16v full time till mk4 fully repaired, i noticed today that theres a slight judder on the front (not during braking), now i went and had front wheels balanced as this is what it feels like (manual steering, twitchy elfty/right wobbles) , but driving home from work this was still the same, ive checked the track rod ends and steering rack and all feels tight and ok, so what other component maybe worn etc for this to feel like unbalanced wheels?? (not brakes as all new) only started today how anoying!!

Gaz

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: Blue MK2 on 13 May 2004, 21:38

any sort of bushes  ???

ohh and gaz, any pics of the red mk2 mate?

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: kniterider on 14 May 2004, 05:09

will deffo sort pics this weekend for you blue!!!!!!!

Gaz

had a really pants weekend last week what with one thing and another goin wrong!!! :'(

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: GavG60 on 14 May 2004, 09:43

I've got a similar shake on mine, it's definately bushes, think it might be on the steering rack...

should really buy one of them bugpacks and change the lot. ::)

Gav

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: Gambit on 14 May 2004, 16:12

are you sure the front disc's arent just warped

i also have the shakes in mine but its caused by warped disc's

simple test is, does it do first thing in the moring when the disc's are stone cold?

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: kniterider on 16 May 2004, 16:49

nah deffo not brakes!! have changed all brakes for new items, its not the rack there no play there, so i aint got a clue what it is!!! all i know is its bloody annoying!!!! come on mr vr6 i need a reply with your advice!!!

Gaz 8)

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 May 2004, 17:29

Try swapping the front wheels for the rears for starters.
If still got a problem then check the wishbones and driveshafts for damage, or could just be very worn wishbone bushes.
Another thought, check the driveshaft bolts and nuts are tight.

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: mk1 on 16 May 2004, 18:14

I have seen worn inner cv joints giving a steering vibration when accelerating.
Steve.

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: kniterider on 17 May 2004, 20:20

will check said items tomorrow , all i know is its there all timke wether accelerating or decelerating etc, its doin me tits in!! lol will say what i find tomorrow

Gaz 8)

can be doin with out all this along with my mk4 probs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!m expense!!!!!!!!!!

 :(

Title: Re:shakey/wobblies on 16v
Post by: kniterider on 25 May 2004, 23:02

just jacked up the mk2 today all seem ok 'off load' but there play up and down on the wheel (and no its not wheel bearings!!) it seem to be the top of the shocke rthat may be casuing the probs, ive heard there bearings in ther for your leftr/right rotation of the struts, when jacked up load there well fooked (top cups where springs sit) and when under load steering all notchy, but not when off load (jacked up))
so im gonna find what bearings ther eon as this is 1st call

Gaz 8)

if any one knows bearing size let me know as i work in a firm that has every bearing you can think off available so maybe some the same for a replacement if not ill buy some!!