Guest Mickusmaximus Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi ppl, still having probs with my steering :icon_cry: Its all over the place....again!! Its had new: Wishbones (With balljoints) Anit-roll rubbers Anti-roll link arms 2 New bolts that hold balljoin in position Ive had it tracked up 5 times in as many months and its really p***in me off :icon_cry: Maybe steering rack or column?? Suspension is standard, 17'' alloys MK5 1.6i efi cheers mick :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Could be a bent steering rack,has the car had any form of front end knock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickusmaximus Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi m8, not whist ive had it...3yrs Thinking of just replacing rack and column then should be ok?? Mick :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk3oldskool Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 have you tried another size of wheels..ie smaller? perhaps thats the prob,,,,only a suggestion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted September 10, 2007 Admin Share Posted September 10, 2007 have you tried another size of wheels..ie smaller? perhaps thats the prob,,,,only a suggestion.. worth a try i no when i had 17s on mine looked good but the ride was awfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickusmaximus Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Ive only had the 17's on for a few months, had 15'' rs2000 Mk6 wheels on before the 17's and it was the same then! Ive changed the usual suspect bits but its no better :icon_cry: I know a new steering rack and column will be expensive :icon_cry: Maybe the suspension?? Cheers mick :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 When I bought my car it also felt wobbly I would not say that it was like jelly but you could tell it was not right, I replaced the rack and pinion and its been good as gold ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PIP Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 17 will do ure wishbones but it sounds like the rack to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 When u say all over the palce do u mean the car actually wanders around or does the steering wheel move (shake up n down or wobbly side to side0?....Does the wheel sit straight when the front wheels are forward or is it on an angle..ie a half a turn left or right...Also has it had new steering colum bushes..as this can cause adverse wheel wobbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickusmaximus Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 hi ppl the steering wheel doesnt move until (Feels like someone is pushing car side to side) u hit a slight bump or camber or even a piece of grass....lol then u have to fight for control.....and im not kiddin! there is a slight looseness when u try and drive in a straight line, then one of the front wheels tends to grab and ur off....headin towards a hedge or summat :icon_cry: Mick :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andy0406 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 When u say all over the palce do u mean the car actually wanders around or does the steering wheel move (shake up n down or wobbly side to side0?....Does the wheel sit straight when the front wheels are forward or is it on an angle..ie a half a turn left or right...Also has it had new steering colum bushes..as this can cause adverse wheel wobbly Hi. I hope you don't mind me contacting you but you seem to know what your talking about, my steering is very similar to some of the symptoms in this forum especially the part where the wheels are striaght and then steering wheel is on a slight angle, could you please advise me on what the prolem might be. Cheers in advance Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Well it could be a few things...Firstlly what mk is 3,4,5,6?.has it been lowered or had any form of knock Has the tracking been allterted? as when the ends are adjusted they tend to pull the wheel out of kilter..this is the most common cause,.. does the wheel wobble when driving or does the car wander without any real input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 How slight is slight,..is it short of half a turn or a case of almost a full turn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickusmaximus Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi m8...its a Mk5....not lowered, on 17's... just had tracking done and as for the steering wheel movement..........just a couple of inches.....but its when u drive over anything....white line, grid, camber and its off!! going to have a gd luck tomorrow.......is there any way of testing the steering rack m8??? Cheers mick :icon_salut_gb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andy0406 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi Chris mine is a mk4, not sured if it is lowered only owned a few months, its on 17's, iv not touched the tracking or anything to do with the steering, the only thing I have done recently is change a tyre, the steering wheel is out by only a couple of inches, when driving at around 40/50mph there is a rather bad wobble from the steering. Hope you can help Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Does the wobble pass if u go over 40/50? sounds to me like the wheel may need balencing amd also an allignment check wouldnt go amiss...That should tell you if any of ya trackrod ends are worn,..alse check the the sterring coulum bushes..if the wheel moves up and down and side to side a lot then chgances are i that thats collapesed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tacha_maree Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) my cars immpossible to drive over 50mph as last time i hit a bump and the car vered across two lanes of traffic. so i can kinda sympathise with u in that way. mines not fixed yet as engines not running but we found my tracking was out and my suspension was f***ed. the last 3 coils on the springs are stuck together. dunno if theyre something worth checking Edited October 29, 2007 by tacha_maree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rs-steve Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 to be honest sounds like to me your front shocks are on there way out and the wheels are not staying in contact with the road and boucing have you had the shocks tested any signs of leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scottie77 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 i had a similar prob on my old Mk2 mondeo when i upped from 15 to 17inch rims and i put it down to the lower profile and extra width tyres trying to stay in full contact with the road and hunting for a flat surface ( absolut bloody nightmare on the motorways when ya get deep lorry ruts!!! ) Dunno if this will help but thought id add my bit :big_wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 now i know this sounds daft but i done it once on my mk4, have you had the track rod ends off i once in my wisdom put them back on upside down (ok you can stop laughing) the ends are tapered but they fitted so in my haste put them on. the car was ok untill about 40 then all over the place, i had the tracking done then drove round the block and it was miles out and it wasn't till i went to scrap yard to get another steering rack that i spotted the problem so just have a quick check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcia Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Dont know if this helps, but i had a similiar steering problem..... had the rear shocks changed and problem completely solved... did manage to get a look at the old rear shock and there was no tension in it whatsoever, flopped straight downwards... just thought id mention it in case it helped neone xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dazzaas Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 had this problem on mine turned out to be rack had my trackin checked weekly still chewed through tyres 2 sets on the front in 3 months got a recon rack from western power steering From: "gary brunwin" <gary@powersteering.fsbusiness.co.uk> Subject: Date: 03 February 2003 20:42 We can supply you with a quality reconditioned exchange power steering rack which is guaranteed for a full 12 months at a cost of only £60.00+vat , we offer nationwide next day delivery for £12. YOU WILL RECEIVE QUOTES FROM OTHER COMPANIES MOST OF WHICH WILL BE FOR SECOND HAND PARTS THAT ARE NOT TESTED AND COME WITH LITTLE WARRANTY , PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL OF OUR PARTS ARE FULLY RECONDITIONED WITH A YEARS WARRANTY, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.westernpowersteering.co.uk regards Gary Brunwin Western power steering 0117 9602906 so not that expensive now dont have any probs at all they also will fit if you go to bristol well worth it pain in the rs job mechanic who fitted mine said he will never do another hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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