In a message dated 5/4/99 9:13:39 PM, wpels@worldnet.att.net writes:
<<When my '70 Plus 8 is cold - that is, hasn't been driven in a few days - I
have to hold my speed down, especially when cornering. If the road has any
sort of bumpiness at all, the left front wheel will start bouncing, with
increasing amplitude, until I haul the speed down. After the car warms up -
say 10 miles or so - it isn't so skittish, but I can still feel a slight
tendency for that wheel to bounce. Lube doesn't seem to play a part. Both
sides get oil freely and it doesn't seem to matter whether I've given it a
shot or not. The damper blade is intact and secure.>>
Suggest checking for worn bushings-jack offending wheel up, seize it at 12
and 6 o'clock, and shake vigourously=significant play indicates need for a
bushing and king-pin job. Also have it checked for wheel imbalance. However,
neither of the above problems should improve when the car is warm. Dave
Collins, San Diego.
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