pauldoubleyou Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 So the v40 is dying a bit. It’s got rattles where rattles shouldn’t be and the steering is like running a sausage through custard. The rattles can be sorted with a bolt on and bolt off fix, but the steering.. looking for advice.. When turning it’s almost like it only wants to go in a straight line. Like it’s trying to reset to that straight, driving forwards way it loves so much. It’s worse when turning right and doesn’t really matter if it’s warm or cold. It’s like it’s fighting me when I turn, seemingly more so when I apply revs. It’s not as hard as if the pump wasn’t working which is leading me towards the rack but I really can’t be arsed doing that on the drive. There is a new belt on the pump and the fluid doesn’t stink. No leaks anywhere. Any advice? I was thinking one or both top mounts? No odd tyre wear. Drives in a straight line brill Any random ideas or experience appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Any odd noises? Tight top mounts tend to wind-up the spring, making an odd boing! noise when they rotate. Kringle and stonedagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoubleyou Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Nah nothing which is why I’m tempted to think the rack is kaput. However, looking at the top mounts the drivers side seems offset. Think I’ll change it out of routine as it’s cheap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 If the tracking is massively on the piss would it cause these symptoms. How are the front tyres wearing? barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Aye massive toe-in will increase the weight of the steering off centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Lots of toe (in or out) would do all kinds of things. Mega vague when driving dead ahead, reluctance to self center, steering wheel not straight etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Toe-in makes it turn back to centre a lot quicker, enough toe-out can make them pull outwards so the steering tries to turn as far from straight as possible - that's fun to drive with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Also check that the rack is fine, but the mounting points are knackered. A rack that can move will feel very odd as cornering forces can act on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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