VP Steering Problem

[Cogez]

I'm having trouble with my steering system - my car sways when I drive at speeds above about 70.

I drive a VPII Calais V6 sedan. Any ideas? Cheers

[4PLAYN]

which way does it sway? if left its the angle in the road ... if both ways check your wheel alignment. Anybody else got any ideas?

[savage1987]

It's both ways. I was in the car
Quite funny. Just makes him look like a sped who can't drive!
Could it be wheel alignment even if the steering wheel doesn't shake? Or maybe it's balancing that causes that . . .

As you see, Cogez is new here - be nice!

[genIIIbandit]

How many kms?could be time 4 new shocks.

[Emackulation]

I recon check all your bushes and link pins, make sure they're all there and not degraded away with old age.

[savage1987]

This may sound odd guys, but what do link pins do? All I know is that they're a suspension component! Any info will help.

Cheers
Sam

[JD]

i would say shocks only cos my vc used to do it and i know that they were stuffed.
also i had only just replaced the whole strering system and it still swayed.

[savage1987]

I did the bounce test on Cogez's Calais today, it doesn't keep bouncing, so could it still be the shocks? We're going to try to get it to a mechanic tomorrow to check it out.

[savage1987]

Shocks are fine. Turns out it was a flat (20psi) tyre on the back right that was causing trouble.

[jolly_97]

hahah i was just about to post that u should check ure tyre pressure...

my car had a bolt in the front right tyre when i first got it, 2nd day i got up to drive it and it could basically turn corners on its own, scared the shit outta me.. all good tho cost me $20 to get it patched up now its as good as new