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Author Subject: Pull to the right
ash j

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Post #1
Hi guys,

Noticed that when I take my hands off of the steering wheel, my 6 will pull to the right.

About two weeks ago, I had new tyres fitted and decided to have tracking done aswell. I was told the drivers side track rod arm was bent which they showed me, so I had that replaced and tracking done.

However, car still pulls to the right.

One thing I have noticed today, is that when car is stationery, engine off etc... if I turn steering wheel left and then let go, there is a noticeable knock noise when I let go as it comes back to the centre, coming from front drivers side by sounds of it. If I turn right and do the same, there is no knock.

Should there be a knock? And if not, what could this be pointing to?

Cheers
Posted 12th Oct 2012 at 17:20
eliotrw

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Post #2
Hmmm sounds like tracking tbh even though its been done....
Possibly and issue with the rack?

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Posted 12th Oct 2012 at 17:29
honestly3k

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Post #3
I would check the condition of the wishbone, in particular the big bolt that goes into it (the one that phillpm's lower strut brace uses to mount onto) to see that its screwed in and there is no foul play.

The knocking sounds like a worn droplink so i would check the condition of those too

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Posted 12th Oct 2012 at 19:10
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Post #4
honestly3k wrote:
I would check the condition of the wishbone, in particular the big bolt that goes into it (the one that phillpm's lower strut brace uses to mount onto) to see that its screwed in and there is no foul play.


This is a very good call, these can come loose over time and cause the issue which you describe. Yes

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Posted 13th Oct 2012 at 09:19
Niall

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Post #5
ive got exactly the same issue. New meyle hd wishbones, Doesnt look like its been crashed and bent, all tyre pressures are fine, no uneven tyre wear yet it still pulls to the right. Oh and its been tracked of course and i watched the guy do it and it all lined up nicely. Confused!
Posted 13th Oct 2012 at 21:21
Rich E Forum Admin

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Post #6
Rear brake sticking, or knackered rear dampers?

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Posted 13th Oct 2012 at 21:28
Niall

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Post #7
rear brake discs and pads are new as of last weekend and i freed up the callipers as they were sticking. Rear shocks are 18 month old B4s and showing no signs of wear or damage.
Posted 13th Oct 2012 at 21:38
pooouk

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Post #8
Another one here with the same problem..... Tracking bang on, all suspension components in good nick..??!!?

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Posted 14th Oct 2012 at 12:16
eliotrw

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Niall where did you source the meyles from btw? I was looking for a long time but couldnt find them.

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Posted 14th Oct 2012 at 15:43
Niall

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Post #10
eliotrw wrote:
Niall where did you source the meyles from btw? I was looking for a long time but couldnt find them.


KrisB. Made an amazing difference to handling!
Posted 14th Oct 2012 at 18:47
eliotrw

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Post #11
Ahhh i should have asked on here shouldnt i.....
I might think about picking some up before i fit the motaquip jobbies.
I think the stiffer rubber will help performance while they gather dust in my attic Wink

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Posted 15th Oct 2012 at 00:20
niw

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Post #12
I had my steering rack tightend when the noise you mention came.

Though I havent had a wheel allignment after and now my 6 pulls to the right.. Sad
Posted 15th Oct 2012 at 08:32

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