weird noises & problems with 1971 T3

jonjon86 Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Aug 2006, 7:58 pm

#523367

Hi everyone.

I've had a few problems for as long as I can remember and I was wondering if anyone has had the same problem.

no.1
My steering wheel's centre position changes all the time.
In other words, something happens when car hits a bump or I turn tightly to move the steering centre point.
This only happens when the car is under increased loading whils't cornering.
Has anyone had the same problem? I've been to 3 different vw servicing shops and no one has fixed it.

no.2
My rear CV joints or something else in the back of the car make clunking noises when my car goes over any bumps or undulations in the road. My rear wheels also have a lot of play within either the CV's or diff.
By that I mean that if the car is jacked up and in gear, one wheel will almost fully revolve before the other one is even engaged.

Can anyone help me?

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 17 Aug 2006, 6:19 am

#523558

Jono. Can you give me a call re a heap of bits you may need. Been busy getting ready for OS trip.

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DH

[ Edited on 17/8/2006 by 1500S ]

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Aug 2006, 7:25 am

#523562

the steering is possible the bolt holding the steering rod to the output shaft on the steering box its suspost to have a lock washer on it and will cause yr wheel to moove when going round a corner

The rear end is possible your trailing arms rubber bushes they need replacing

or the rear engine support check and see if its cracked around the body work on eitehr side of the engine bay and that the 3 attach bolts are tight

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DallanMulley Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 17 Aug 2006, 7:43 pm

#523743

With that much movement I would be looking at your diff.CV's will not give that amount of play.

jonjon86 Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 22 Aug 2006, 6:58 pm

#525475

thanks guys, i'll look into all of that tomorrow

Any more suggestions?

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 22 Aug 2006, 10:15 pm

#525602

When you see Trent he may part with the gearbox out of the one he has. Not sure what it was like but may be useable.

DH