OldDog
Donating Member
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2008
- Messages
- 218
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 18
- Location
- Mudgee, NSW
- Members Ride
- VF Series 1 SS Storm Ute
Got a problem with my VS, its a 5 ltr 5 speed executive by the way. At between 90 and 100kms i notice a wobble through the steering wheel as though my front wheels were out of balance.
I've done a search on here and done most of the stuff suggested.
It has new wheels and tyres fitted, the front have been balanced several times by different people, they were found to be right each time. I've also swapped the front wheels, one at a time with a known good wheel. I've fitted new brake discs and pads. I've checked the steering ball joints and tie rod ends and made sure they were all tight. The steering box has a slight knock in it but no leaks and steers well. It's had a wheel alignment done. It has new engine and gearbox mounts done when i fully rebuilt the car (by the way the issue existed prior to the full rebuild). I've measured the wheel distances on both sides to make sure that the car's not bent and everything checks out.
I havn't tested the back wheels as a rear wheel imbalance you feel through the seat and this is clearly through the wheel. An odd thing is that it seems to "pulse" rather than a simple wobble it rises and falls, very strange. I've changed down a few gears and that doesn't make any difference. The exhaust is clear of the car as well. Could it be the tailshaft? I'd think that would come through the seat as well but i'm getting desperate now
I've done a search on here and done most of the stuff suggested.
It has new wheels and tyres fitted, the front have been balanced several times by different people, they were found to be right each time. I've also swapped the front wheels, one at a time with a known good wheel. I've fitted new brake discs and pads. I've checked the steering ball joints and tie rod ends and made sure they were all tight. The steering box has a slight knock in it but no leaks and steers well. It's had a wheel alignment done. It has new engine and gearbox mounts done when i fully rebuilt the car (by the way the issue existed prior to the full rebuild). I've measured the wheel distances on both sides to make sure that the car's not bent and everything checks out.
I havn't tested the back wheels as a rear wheel imbalance you feel through the seat and this is clearly through the wheel. An odd thing is that it seems to "pulse" rather than a simple wobble it rises and falls, very strange. I've changed down a few gears and that doesn't make any difference. The exhaust is clear of the car as well. Could it be the tailshaft? I'd think that would come through the seat as well but i'm getting desperate now