RE: [tech help required] steering shaking

["ATS - Patrick Bureau" <pbureau@attbi.com>]

Hub bent.. ??

How one would go to check this item? (with a straight angle ruler?)

Patrick


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
[mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Dan Bubb
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 6:13 AM
To: ATS - Patrick Bureau
Cc: _Scirocco Mailing List
Subject: Re: [tech help required] steering shaking


Despite the plethora of tires and wheels you've had on your car it still
sounds like wheel balance to me. Or maybe one of your hubs is bent
causing a wheel to wobble.
Dan

ATS - Patrick Bureau 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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