suspension problems?

["S.Terry Allender" <connective@hotmail.com>]

Group,

I have recently procured another Scirocco, this time a 87 16V red.  The 
car belonged to a convicted felon and had been locked up in a garage for 
approx. 4 years.  When I looked at it the car had 1/2-1" of pigeon feces 
on it, all four tires were dry rotted and most of the other fluid were 
generally gross.  I had no idea what was wrong with the car other than 
the obvious.  I offered the guys brother $600 for it, I thought that was 
a fair price considering its appearance.  He accepted and I got a flat 
bead to take it home for me.  I got it home, bought 4 new tires, washed 
the exterior 6X, replaced the battery all of the belts and hoses, 
drained the gas out and replaced it with 1/2 fuel injector cleaner and 
1/2 94 octane fuel and it turned over and ran great.

The only problem that I have been having is that the suspension seems  
messed up.  The struts and bushings are completely shot in the front; 
however, the backs seem good, but to get the car to go forward the 
steering wheel is at a 90 degree angle to its normal position.  I have 
also heard some rumblings up front every time I go over a slight bump. I 
was wondering if you all think that it is just the struts or alignment 
problems or are there other more serious problems with the front end.

Thanks and happy scirrocoing,

Terry       

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