ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Noticed the steering was feeling a little unpredictable lately and tends to pull to the right slightly when under acceleration. Trackrod? wishbone bushes / joint? Had a quick look and everything seems tight! Edited March 11, 2010 by ALEX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted March 11, 2010 You've got everything I can think of being wrong listed there mate, get your tracking done and go from there? Or sort your wishbones bushes and the TRE's and then get your tracking done, so it doesn't distort it through worn bushes etc. Check you subframe bolts! My mate only had 2 in his which were both loose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kate205gti 4 Posted March 11, 2010 was gonna suggest wishbone bushes, balljoints or ovalled hub? see if theres any play in the wheel off the ground pop the balljoint out and check the hub - if thats all ok and wheel doesnt move side to side or up and down then gotta be tracking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted March 11, 2010 I'll do some investigating this Friday. It's due for it's MOT soon, might just let them fail it on whats wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted March 11, 2010 I would double check the subframe bolts mate, I thought mine were tight and 2 were slightly loose. I can't remember who I was talking to, but they were missing the all the bolts on the right side of the subframe on the Eurotrip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted March 11, 2010 I would remove the wishbones and physically check them, bushes are intact and the balljoints not dead, as well as checking the subframe as mentioned ^. New motaquip lower arms could be had for about £42 a side plus VAT last time I checked here http://www.kgmotaquip.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo83 0 Posted March 11, 2010 I've had this problem twice. First time it was an ovaled hub and the second time it was wishbone bushes, definitely worth a look. Also like Paul_13 said, could be missing sub fame bolts Ive had this happen too. Although only one of mine came loose. Thanks. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted March 11, 2010 Thanks for the replies, Confirmed what I thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted March 14, 2010 Fixed it. Was the passenger side front wishbone bush. I could move the arm about 3mm when pushing it forwards towards the front of the car. Took the wishbone off and the centre of the bush dropped out. Cost me £8 for a new bush though, I could have got it for £4 from GSF but I'd have to wait till Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
