Re: Front end shudder

[Jean-Claude Desinor <desinor@ibm.net>]

** Reply to note from "Jerry Daugherty" <jrdaughe@yahoo.com> Fri, 27 Aug 1999 10:10:28 -0500
>
> Alright, a question for all you suspension geniuses. I have an 87 8v stock
> w/ 14" GTI wheels. When I get to about 65-70 MPH, it develops a shudder in
> the front end. The shudder is more of a side-to-side, not up-and-down.
> This gets worst at about 75, and is noticably worse when decelerating
> (just coasting, no brakes). I have rotated the tires around with no
> effect. What should I look at next? TIA
>
> Jerry Daugherty 87 8v Austin, TX

  I am not a suspension genius, but I had similar symptoms a few months ago,
the effect was worse when I hit the brakes at around 100 Kph.

  I also had a clanking noise when accelerating from a stop.

  The mechanic found loose nuts on the torsion bar mounts.


        Jean-Claude
        ICQ: 47403427

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