RE: [tech] pulling

[Jonas Karlsson <jkarlsso@metabolex.com>]

I noticed this same problem after swapping wheels on Monday. The tires on 
the wheels were unevenly worn, so I'm suspecting that, but I'm taking it 
in for an alignment and balancing anyway (I've been needing it). 
  Back to you, what Bentley says for wandering or pulling is that it is 
usually attributed to misalignment, uneven tire pressure/wear, or 
(unusual) brake problems. To check if it is tire related, temporarily 
swap the front tires. If the problem switches sides, then it is the 
tires. If not then it is a problem with the front alignment/suspension. 
I've yet to try this diagnosis, pending the results of the alignment. 
  It was strange to feel the wandering only when accelerating though. 
When I've driven cars where one front wheel has like 10 PSI on it, the 
wanderign is constant, regardless of coasting or accelerating. 
   Anyway, let me know what you find. I'd be really interested in knowing 
what happens. 

HTH

Jonas
85 Scirocco



Wm. Josiah Erikson wrote:
>We're talking about an '84 8v here..
>when I accelerate, it pulls to the right. When I let off the
>accelerator, it pulls left. What should I check? I find this 
>odd....
>alignment is good... about one degree negative camber on both 
>wheels and
>zero toe. Left tie rod end needs replacing, but it's not 
>terrible. Could
>just tires do this? The right hand one is corded on the inside, 
>and both
>are worn badly on the inside, due to some moron who aligned the 
>car 1/2"
>toed out with Blizzaks on it... odd.
>Wheel bearings, CV's, ball joints seem to be good...
>    Any comments, suggestions and ideas would be welcomed.
>    TIA,
>    Josiah
>    '84 GTi (away for the winter)
>    '86 Scirocco 8v (finally back in working order! and for sale)
>    '87 QSW (daily driver)
>    http://www.gsinet.net/~josiah
>
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