Re: highway wobble

[David Holm <dharma@cocoloco.com>]

NJScirGTX@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 97-08-11 14:50:56 EDT, dharma@cocoloco.com (David
> Holm)
> writes:
>
> << sending out a call:
>
>  okay, did my struts, had to order new upper strut mounts/bearings,
> got
>  them for $20 bucks apiece...but I notice a wobble at highway
>  speed...cannot quite figure it out, is the steering arm loose from
> the
>  wheel control arm or what?  input would be loved...
>
> Well jack up the front end and shake the wheels. Look for any thing
> thats
> loose.
> Tie rods, ball Jiots etc.
> Check wheel balance too, or rotate tires.
>

tie rods is the winner...thx.

>  also when my car is idling, I notice a squeeling sound, it doesn't
> sound
>  like a belt noise, but a higher pitch shorter cycle squeel...could
> this
>  be my alternator?  once again...i don't know and would love info...
>
> Possible belt. Take the belts of one a t time and start the car if the
> noise
> isn't there then look at what it drives or the belt it self. if it
> stays
> timing belt or tensioner  could be your problem. Is the t-belt to
> tight? or
> is a cover rubbing? Just look and listen try to eliminate things to
> make it
> easier on your self.
>

looks like an over charging alternator thx.

>  and i saw posted a description of how to do a power steering to
> manual
>  steering conversion, if you could post this again, my friend could
>  really use it...
>
> what year and model car?

85 scirocco 8v. let me know

dharma
2X 85 8v
1978 Saab 99




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