cmosfxx
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Alright guys... Let me first list the known problems the car has right now.
(the car is LHD)
1) Spring noise when steering at low speeds from the left somewhere - although the actual spring is not vibrating. I guess it's a classic top mount problem. Some days I hear it, some days it's fine. :bang:
2) Right drop link got stuck a year ago for unknown reasons and the small boot teared apart completely.
3) I think the stabilizer bar needs new bushings. Loud noises (non-metallic) when it's hot over potholes. (No noise over bumps etc)
4) Engine mounts are soft. Engine is shaking a lot at low speeds/gears.
5) Rear shocks have 25% difference in performance (L/R)
Now, the steering wheel is wobbly (shaking left and right) at high speeds ~70 to 100mph and ONLY on acceleration.
Less than ~70mph or more than 100mph and it's fine.
Also no shaking on WOT low speeds.
If I let the gas out it's stable again, no shaking etc.
I've replaced tyres (brand new dunlops), balanced wheels, switched wheels front to back etc... No difference. :bang:
Any ideas on what to look at next or what it may be? Mounts, CV joints, suspensions (a lot of miles on them)
(the car is LHD)
1) Spring noise when steering at low speeds from the left somewhere - although the actual spring is not vibrating. I guess it's a classic top mount problem. Some days I hear it, some days it's fine. :bang:
2) Right drop link got stuck a year ago for unknown reasons and the small boot teared apart completely.
3) I think the stabilizer bar needs new bushings. Loud noises (non-metallic) when it's hot over potholes. (No noise over bumps etc)
4) Engine mounts are soft. Engine is shaking a lot at low speeds/gears.
5) Rear shocks have 25% difference in performance (L/R)
Now, the steering wheel is wobbly (shaking left and right) at high speeds ~70 to 100mph and ONLY on acceleration.
Less than ~70mph or more than 100mph and it's fine.
Also no shaking on WOT low speeds.
If I let the gas out it's stable again, no shaking etc.
I've replaced tyres (brand new dunlops), balanced wheels, switched wheels front to back etc... No difference. :bang:
Any ideas on what to look at next or what it may be? Mounts, CV joints, suspensions (a lot of miles on them)
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