Phil.smith40 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Hi.Ive noticed today that the gap between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch is slightly less on the passenger side than it is on the driver side?fit 3 fingers in passenger side and 4 in drivers side?How can i adjust this?Any help would be great.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Tell the passenger to loose weight?RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 7598 wrote:Hi.Ive noticed today that the gap between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch is slightly less on the passenger side than it is on the driver side?fit 3 fingers in passenger side and 4 in drivers side?How can i adjust this?Any help would be great.ThanksCan`t be adjusted uless a mechanical faultCan be down to MANY things:When the panels were welded on they have been located slightly wrongOne side COULD have the possibility of having the wrong length half shaft ( 1" difference)Are the tyres identical?Is there an excessive camber more on one side than the other (Bearing housing/trunnion sticking)Check those first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.smith40 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 do you think it could be a wheel bearing gone on passenger side?i do have a slight squeak on that side at times and its worse when i reverse with wheel slightly turned?My first classic so slowly finding my way.cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.smith40 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 242 wrote:Tell the passenger to loose weight?RRdidnt realise you had been in my car. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 7598 wrote:didnt realise you had been in my car. :PI'd better lay off the pies for a while then :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 7598 wrote:do you think it could be a wheel bearing gone on passenger side?i do have a slight squeak on that side at times and its worse when i reverse with wheel slightly turned?My first classic so slowly finding my way.cheersif a failed wheel bearing caused the difference of a fingers width I very much doubt the car would be drivable.are you measuring on the front wheel or rear?the bonnet can be adjusted to some degree to get a better alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.smith40 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Hiits the front end.passenger side is slightly lower than driver side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 7598 wrote:Hiits the front end.passenger side is slightly lower than driver sideThen maybe it's the bonnet that not sitting straight .. you can adjust that at the front hinges :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 7598 wrote:Hiits the front end.passenger side is slightly lower than driver sideThought you were on about the rearBonnet may need adjustmentAdjustable shock/spring?Tyre size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I found this problem when I put the MGF wheels on my Mk4, went around the car with a tape and found the rh front about 1/2" lower on the chassis.Got a packing piece from Canleys that fits between top of spring and mounting. No more tyre rubs. (clap)Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Its an idea to measure the height of the chassis from the ground at each corner to establish if the problem is due to suspension or the mounting of the body on the chassis or chassis problem.If it is the chassis leaning, jack under centre front and then centre rear to see which end is causing the problem.When the front is up, push down the rear on each side to overcome any spring friction effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.smith40 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Thanks guys,much appreciated,will have a play once this rains goes away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 nang wrote:I found this problem when I put the MGF wheels on my Mk4, went around the car with a tape and found the rh front about 1/2" lower on the chassis.Got a packing piece from Canleys that fits between top of spring and mounting. No more tyre rubs. (clap)Tony.i was maybe wanted to do that also because of my revolution wheels and because of the car is sitting lower with the new suspension.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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