Steering off center?

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 2:46 pm

#757368

Hey guys, just a query here:

I drove the bug the other day and notices that my steering wheel (when wheels are going straight) seemed to be more off center than usual? It was always around 10 degree off due to the boss kit when put on, but it seems to have moved more (around 15 degree?) I can only tell due to the finger grips in the steering wheel and the way I rest my arm on the door when I drive.
Any ideas?

Cheers and Beers,
Ollie

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:06 pm

#757371

it may be slipping down of the coupling flex joint near steering box

did u replace or check this ( pull tank out to do )

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wilderness Slammed & Awesome Dubber

88 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:13 pm

#757374

I had the coupling go on my 64' and it changed wheel position but also made it feel very vague when driving (wandering). Check it, but I don't know if that will be it if it still driving ok. Probably give your front end a decent going over and have it wheel aligned if ok??

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Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:34 pm

#757378

I haven't checked anything so far, the car is currently up at the mechanic at the moment getting some work done, but I'm strapped so I can't afford to get anything else checked right now. A wheel alignment might be the case?
If not, and it is the coupling joint, is there any chance of a no steering dilema?
(I'm honestly pretty useless when it comes to steering/suspension/brakes on a car)

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wilderness Slammed & Awesome Dubber

88 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:44 pm

#757381

Most couplings have pins that are supposed to keep it together but trust me you wont get to that point as it will not drive real well at all. A pretty easy fix once the tank is out anyway, but get your mechanic to check over that front end first.

1958 Beetle (currently restoring)
Mk5 Golf Pacific TDi

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 3:55 pm

#757384

awesome, thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!
This is the only forum when I can feel confident in my stupidity to know that no one is going to flame me or laugh at my face, and it's incredibly refreshing 👍

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wilderness Slammed & Awesome Dubber

88 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Jan 2010, 4:15 pm

#757386

Anytime mate, hope I helped.

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