Toledo Man Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The daily commute to York is taking it's toll on poor Becky II. I reckon I've pinpointed the problem. There's also a knock which I think is related to the vague steering. It is noticable at motorway speeds. The car pulls to the left if I let go of the steering wheel and it feels like the wheels are out of balance which is noticable at about 50mph (I had them balanced when I last had the front tyres replaced). The lower suspension arms were replaced for the MoT back in February (new ones are available). All the front suspension bolts were torqued up properly. I just want to know what you lot think before I reveal what I think is the problem.Thoughts and opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffy Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 hicheck your tyre pressures, wheel alignment and are you on budget tyres or decent makes ......... :)Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I checked the tyre pressures earlier on this week. All just under 30psi. The front tyres are Michelins. The problem was excessive play in the nearside track rod end so I've ended up replacing both sides. It has cured the vibrating and hopefully, the knock. This means that the tracking will need doing. Also, the nearside front tyre will need replacing as there's some wear. I'll replace the tyre, put some miles on and get the tracking done. I've only a week left of commuting to York before unemployment looms so Becky II will get some well-earned rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 30psi??? Wow! The little sticker in my glove box says 24psi which is what I run it at. They were once set to around 29 and the handling was terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I always have them at 30psi all round. Most of my mileage is on motorways/dual carriageways.The nearside front tyre definitely needed replacing and was done. After putting a few miles on I then got the tracking done. Hopefully, this will have improved things at the front. I will find out on my way to work on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffy Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 mine set at 29-30, car drives great and road holding/grip/fuel economy/tyre wear ok 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 All this work has transformed the car. It drives much better now and feels much more stable on the motorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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