Re: [tech help required] steering shaking

[Jimmie Foster <ncvwnut@yahoo.com>]

Could the tie rods be bad. I know that is usually a
problem on older VWs.
--- ATS - Patrick Bureau <pbureau@attbi.com> wrote:
> Alright, I have had this problem for a while and I
> will bore you with
> details in hopes someone out there has a clue ..
> 
> for about 4 months between the speed of 60-70MPH I
> get a left-right movement
> on my steering wheel, if I barely hold the steering,
> the car continues to
> drive straight.
> 
> At first I though it was a bad alignment and got
> that redone, I also got the
> original 13" tarantula's checked for balancement and
> found the wheels were
> warped, and performed a change of wheels/tires
> during my trip through OH
> (thank you again Ben Harper) , Now the shaking still
> existed but as less,
> once I got to Texas, I exchanged the 14"
> teardrops/tires for 15x7 ATS Cups
> with 205/50 tires on it, the "left-right shaking"
> has now become more
> pronounced between 60+ MPH speed, below that the
> "shaking" is lesser
> noticeable.
> 
> Spring and shocks where replaced 4 months ago, with
> new sets, alignment was
> done 2 months ago.
> this is a 149500 Miles 85 8v Scirocco. and the lack
> of any knowledgeable VW
> water-cooled mechanic is becoming a concern.
> 
> I also would like to add that sometimes when I jump
> into the Rocco, and just
> ride her out while she is still "cold" the steering
> is a little sometimes
> (intermittently) stiff on the left turning side, the
> car has never pulled in
> any direction while driving it.
> 
> if anyone would suggest things to check, I am afraid
> that it could be a
> number of items that would require to be changed,
> but I think my conclusion
> would be A-Arm bushings, direction tables, and
> lastly my rack and pinion
> (power steering) that could be in need of
> replacement.
> 
> Any though would be appreciated.
> as well as any known Dallas area Mechanic to perform
> a proper diagnostic on
> the subject.
> 
> ATS - Patrick Bureau
> 85 8v prowler orange Rocco
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Jim Foster
'00 GTi Golf
'85 Scirocco
'95 Yamaha Virago 535

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