RE: [tech help required] steering shaking

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

No the movement is not perceptible until you basically pass the 59MPH
barrier.
both CV joints have been replaced back in August 2001.

Patrick


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
[mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Ewan Hopkins
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 8:13 AM
To: pbureau@attbi.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: [tech help required] steering shaking


Is the movement present at low speed as well? If so, could be a worn CV
joint.

HTH,
Ewan Hopkins



>From: "ATS - Patrick Bureau" <pbureau@attbi.com>
>To: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: [tech help required] steering shaking
>Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 22:28:42 -0600
>
>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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