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Offline paul69

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Steering issues
« 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?

Offline dragonfly

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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #1 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.

Offline jezza16v

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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2010, 09:07 »
PAS or not?

Offline Wayne

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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #3 on: 09 February 2010, 10:14 »
Tracking or camber, worn tyre on the side in question will not help.

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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #4 on: 09 February 2010, 12:50 »
check the bolts holding the ball joint to the wishbone
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Offline paul69

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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #5 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:

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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2010, 01:04 »
Judging by your sig, i think the large dent is probally the cause of the problem


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Re: Steering issues
« Reply #7 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,
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