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[claypole1360 6]

Right,

so when I drive the XS down the road at any speed, if I lift off I get a shimmy back through the steering wheel. I reckon the oil soaked engine/gearbox mounts are fubarred and the engine is moving around too much. Not a problem, I had planned to change them anyway, however, could the subframe be moving around? Would that have an effect on things?

Thanks, Calvin.

[jackherer 543]

In my experience if the subframe is even slightly loose you get loud clanks and bangs as it moves back and forth, normally as you pull away from a standstill.

 

Edit: Saying that though, on a non-GTI you have those rubber mounts on the front (wheelarch) subframe mounts so I suppose you could get movement there.

Edited May 2, 2014 by jackherer

[Kane 34]

I don't think you'd get much subframe movement unless a number of the six bolts were to come loose as they're rigidly fixed to the floor pan and the chassis legs. Most likely some nackered engine mounts as expected I think.

[Rock Lobster 28]

My clio cup has started doing this, engine mounts are on they way out on it too so I'd say your probably right mate

[Edp 67 3 Cars]

My old xs used to bang when reversing which was a sure sight he bottom mount was f**ked.

 

Another time It also knocked loudly as I was missing two subframe bolts and the others were loose

[claypole1360 6]

Thanks for the replies, going to check the subframe bolts too then as I do have some knocking which I thought might be the antiroll bar bushes.

[claypole1360 6]

To feed back, I have fitted new anti roll bar bushes, full BBM group N engine/gearbox mounts and checked the sub frame bolts, talk about transformed!

 

The previous horrendous driveline shunt has disappeared, the knocking noises have gone and the steering{retracked) is now spot on.

 

The only fly in the ointment is the somewhat lumpy engine which is shaking the car a lot, vibrating dash board etc. So I have replaced all the electrics dizzy cap, rotor arm, plugs and leads which has improved the situation.

 

Now I have to sort the whine which I think is water pump but hopefully may be clutch release bearing as that may force a new clutch which won't be a bad thing.

Thanks for all your help, it is much appreciated.

Calvin.