janz70 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi all, got a little problem, hit a rather large pothole last week disguised as a puddle and the steering has started to judder when I take a sharp left over 30mph over the last week - does that sound like its thrown the tracking out or it it more serious Sorry just noticed this is in the wrong section - mods can you move it - cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Unlikely its just the tracking, when you are stopped and you turn the steering can you hear a knock ? its sounds like you may have bent or damaged a track rod end from your info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 moved. +1, also may be worth checking the inside edge of the tyre, you may have an egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janz70 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Will have a look tomorrow if it ever stops raining. No eggs on tyre - free range or otherwise (tyre in good cond with about 7mm tred) Wheel seems sound, as does the bearing (no movement) Tends to most noticable on roundabouts turning right then immediately left to exit (judders when s/wheel turned from right to left). Doesn't wander or pull in a straight line or under braking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janz70 Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Well had a good look and cant see anything obvious, I'll take it to get the tracking laser aligned (National Tyres doing it for £11 at the mo believe it or not ) and have them check out the steering/ track rods while they are under the car. If I need a track rod end, how much are we taliking and who sells them in uk, want to aviod the stealers if possible ( mines a 35th Ani JDM) thats if they'll touch it. Found some in USA for about $50 each (without delivery obviously) and they didnt seem a special part , all were priced the same, but no part numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 see what they discover, may be easier to see with the weight off the wheels - as for parts i would pm bigphil, i'm sure he will have sources for most parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janz70 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Just to keep everybody up to speed, the problem was traced to a low level of the PAS fluid wasnt very low or empty just about 5 ml below the cold min level but I guess thats all it takes - topped up with dexton III PSF and all symptoms disappeared after a day or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Just to keep everybody up to speed, the problem was traced to a low level of the PAS fluid wasnt very low or empty just about 5 ml below the cold min level but I guess thats all it takes - topped up with dexton III PSF and all symptoms disappeared after a day or two a cheap fix for a change (normally the opposite occurs ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fien Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I've noticed my Zed has the same problem and only seems to be at fairly fast left turns. Been worried that there's something serious wrong with it . Hope to god that it's only just that now. First thing i'm gonna check when i get back to my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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