spitfires
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: veering to the left...

To: "Catchpole Pat" <Pat.Catchpole@ntc-europe.co.uk>
Subject: Re: veering to the left...
From: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:06:47 +0100
Thanks Everyone,


I have only seen a few messages also. I'm glad Im not the only one to get 
worried when this happens!






ttfn,




James






"Catchpole, Pat" wrote:

> Sounds like the tracking (wheel alignment) is out a little, often caused by
> clipping a kerb with the wheel.  The ends of the steering rack have threaded
> adjusters so that the direction of the wheels can be set with the steering
> wheel at the centre position.  It can be corrected by a tyre shop like Kwik
> Fit, but they'll want about GBP20 to do it as there is a fair bit of setting
> up to do.  If it is not too serious and you can live with it, keep an eye on
> the tyre treads for uneven wear or scuff marks - this wheel is not rolling
> in the direction of the car but is being dragged a bit as well.  Probably
> best to get it sorted out.
>
> Pat
>
> PS Only seen a couple of list messages in the last 48 hours, is it a general
> problem or something wrong my end?
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: James Carruthers [SMTP:j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk]
> > Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 11:18 AM
> > To:   spitlist
> > Subject:      veering to the left...
> >
> > Just a quickie:
> >
> > Anyone any ideas why my car has started veering to the left? - At least
> > the steering is kind of weighted to the left - if I let go of the wheel
> > it starts to turn left. It's nothing serious but it's kind of annoying.

///  spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list
///  or try  http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
///  Archives at http://www.team.net/archive


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>