going in a straight line ok , just when turning right , vibration under front footwell area , checked wheels for play in the wheel bearings (jacked car up and rocked wheel at 12 oclock and 6 - no play) .... cv joints ? seems to be worse after 30 miles per hour... any help thanks alot, cheers ste
2007-11-02 04:05:04 · 12 answers · asked by toppervw 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Mine did the same thing and it was the wheel bearings.
So I fixed it...and other things went wrong so I bought a Honda.
2007-11-02 12:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by BlueEyes86 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buddy, several things could cause such vibration, to begin with, examine the CV joint if they are ok, the rubber boot being intact does not mean they are ok, the bearing element in it call fall apart with a trace on the rubber, pull the rubber off to see that all are intact, also check to make sure that the bolts securing the drive shaft to the differential are secure, then proceed to stage 2, the suspension system, when you rock at 12°'clock and 6°'clock your only examining ball joint and tie rod ends respectively, check the lower arm to see if its properly secure, a broke bolt can cause the wheel to rock to the body, dont rule this out, turn the wheel to the right to see if the tyre is touching the body of the wheel housing, see if the shockabsorber is properly secure at the top end in the engine compartment . stage 3, the wheel hub, see if the hub is properly secure to its pivot and CV bolt in the hub is properly secure cos a loose lock can cause it to work loose, in that case when you turn your steering the play at the Cv end generate noise and vibration and even can damage the hub and CV end pinion grooves. also check the wheel hub bearing for damage and proper adjustment. Stage 4, examine the brake caliper housing (the unit that house the piston that pushes the brake pad) and splash shield for loose.
Goodluck
A mechanic
2007-11-02 09:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Ovire O 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go for the newer car. The Ford Focus is a very reliable car, however it suffers from an image thing and the resale value makes it a great buy. The five year difference in the age will make the Ford the best choice all the way. VW Golf's did not have a wonderful reputation either, but manage to hold on to a bit of their value longer.
2016-04-02 00:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that sounds like the CV joints, or maybe even one of the drive shafts, or maybe the suspension even. i'd personally know just by looking at it, but maybe you should take it down the garage? Your car is around 5 years old so its possible that its maybe time for the CV joints!
2007-11-02 07:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by fantomcat_2k 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like the cv joint bearings, be sure to check the tire for separation of cords. Good Luck and God Bless
2007-11-02 04:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bearings.
Cost = £200 -£ 400
2007-11-02 04:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Taking corners at 30mph!...not a good idea...but what your describing sounds like the power steering pump?...check the power steering oil level?...and that the steering is not been "Tracked up off centre"...best of luck...
2007-11-04 05:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by djave djarvoo 'djas originel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BAD STEERING FLUID that is OLD and decomposing! Get new fresh PENTOSIN POWER STEERING FLUID that is now OCEAN BLUE< and flush it into the system! As the oLDER fluid ages, it THINS a bit and gets past internal seals in the STEERING RACK! CHANGINg THE FLUID is the FIRST thing to do, with PENTOSIN 202! *RHYMES s\doesn't it!
2014-04-16 02:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say it's a CV joint issue. Are the CV boots in good shape?
2007-11-02 05:26:28 · answer #9 · answered by inmytree 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi
i had the same problem with my renault car , its your driveshaft thats gone
you can get it fixed cheapper if you get the part youself from german and swedish and take it to your mechanic
hope that helps
2007-11-02 06:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by wagachef 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋