ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted September 10, 2006 Iv'e had this before when a track rod end went, but I've checked them today and they're fine. I did notice that one of the rear tyres was a bit low (I must have a nail in it ). I've pumped it back up but It might be a while before I get chance to take it on the motorway. Anyone noticed light steering & unstable handling (like a windy day) on motrway with a slow puncture on a rear tyre? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TSL 333 Posted September 10, 2006 Rear beam - mine is seized and it is all over the place on the motorway.........scary................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted September 10, 2006 My dodgy handling always turned out to be rear beam or wishbone bushes - and one other time it was ovaling of hub carrier causing huge play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted September 10, 2006 I refurbed the rear beam about a year ago. Its handled perfectly untill last week. The beam looks fine, unless something has come loose. Thanks I'll check that if it's still doing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted September 10, 2006 shock absorbers can cause this kind of symptom too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huzzer 0 Posted September 11, 2006 I also get the same problem but only when i'm lifting off at motorway speeds. Really quite unnerrving when you unintentionally switch lanes at 90! It doesnt feel like the back end though. the joints on the front all feel ok. Is it a normal GTI thing to swing about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RickGTIBaker Posted September 11, 2006 Mine did that, and to say it switches lane is NO JOKE! It is proper dodgy. Rear beam all the way on mine, needs sussing before something REALLY goes wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 3 Posted September 11, 2006 I'll go with wishbone bushes on this one. You might not be able to feel any play but it only takes a minute amount to make the car feels nervous. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RickGTIBaker Posted September 11, 2006 Now, you say that, but the car feels like it moves like a forklift truck, rear steer!!! Also, mine had a pair of new wishbones on it, As I thought that was the cause, but ended up being the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) Just been for a spin, not on the motorway but something doesn't feel right still. I've to renew the brake pads as there's about 1mm of meat on all of them, so I'll split the ball joints and look for play in the wishbone bushes. while doing the brakes. The rear beam looks fine, ie. not seized and the shocks absorbers are both working. I'll check for play in the trailing arms though when I do the rear brakes sometime this week. Thanks for the suggestions Edited September 11, 2006 by ALEX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luggy 13 Posted September 11, 2006 Had a similar problem on my pug about 3 years ago. Driving in the first lane and I noticed I was correcting the steering in a straight line?, changing lanes was unnerving to say the least especially the poor surface from the "truck ruts", front end was nice and tight, turns out it was the rear axle rubber mounts were perished. Luggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MiamiBlueOli Posted September 12, 2006 Definately either wishbone bushes, balljoints, loose front subframe mounting bolts (6 to check), or ovalled hub. mine was balljoints and you could tell this by a knocking noise when turning slowly into a sharp corner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenan 0 Posted September 13, 2006 Definately either wishbone bushes, balljoints, loose front subframe mounting bolts (6 to check), or ovalled hub. mine was balljoints and you could tell this by a knocking noise when turning slowly into a sharp corner Little more info on what where the ball joints and hub are I know what things look like but not the name. Had the above problem for a while and done most things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rescue dude 0 Posted September 13, 2006 My car would pull to one side on accelerating then pull to the other on decellerating. I could have done a slalom without moving the steering!!!!!!!!! Was truly scary. Turned out to be the wishbone bushes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 3 Posted September 13, 2006 If it is the bushes, you can get a kit from Peugeot that contains all the bushes plus new nuts, bolts and washers for both wishbones for about £15. You would probably need to order them, part No 3599 07-kit flex joint. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEX 98 1 Cars Posted September 14, 2006 Checked the wishbones & balljoints last night they're fine. I split the ball joints from the hub to check them and tuged on the wishbones, no movement. I remember going off a verry large kerb the otherday, maybe something is bent? I'lll get the tracking checked this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Red Man Posted September 19, 2006 I have similar symptons, scary torque steer on accelerating and decelerating - changinf gear at speed is exciting. I checked wishbone bushes - they seemed ok. Replaced drop links - seemed better, but has come back. Just tonight checked the wishbones again - and low and behold loads of movement side to side on drivers side. Dont know how I missed it first time but I did. So it might be an idea to check again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saveloy 8 Posted September 20, 2006 Alex, have you checked the suspension top nuts for tightness? Mine began to move about a bit, at speed. I checked the usual today, and then bingo. The top nuts on the nearside are loose. Unfortunately I can't tighten them at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
