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| posted on April 30th, 2007 at 04:20 PM |
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Good Idea to repair front end / steering myself?
My steering on my 1500 beetle is a bit worn. I can hear rattles when driving on rough roads, and there is a fair amount of free play on the steering
wheel. In addition, occasionally when I go faster than 70km/h the steering might shake, but this comes and goes? It does not always happen.
It's not the wheel balance, cause I checked that out, plus I got two new front tires.
The steering just doesn't feel as tight as it used to be.
Anyway, I am thinking of trying to have a go and fixing it myself. Should I have a go, or leave it to the professionals?
Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...
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| posted on April 30th, 2007 at 04:28 PM |
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If it is your balljoints you will still need to go to a professional to get them pressed in/out unless you have access to a good press.Tierod ends,
steering damper and shockies are straightforward.
[ Edited on 30-4-2007 by mackaymanx ]
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| posted on April 30th, 2007 at 06:40 PM |
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You could try and adjust the steering box yourself (just make sure you don't over do it) - I'd suggest shelling out on a Bentley manual for your
year (bit exy but well worth it).
Otherwise make sure you check your tie rod ends and steering damper too.
Good luck :thumb
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| posted on April 30th, 2007 at 07:39 PM |
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lots of free info here
http://www.vw-resource.com/front_suspension_links.html
Have a read and see what you think
Futue te ipsum!!!
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rob53
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| posted on May 1st, 2007 at 10:11 AM |
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Thanks for the advice. I bought the haynes and bentley books so I might give it a try. Just got to wait till the books arrive in the mail.
Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...
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| posted on May 2nd, 2007 at 08:30 AM |
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Mate I've been quoted AUS$260.OO for the Bently manual, I've seen the identical one I was quoted on advertised for US$40.00 on a reputable US
suppliers website --which equates to approx AUS $55.00 , could I ask how much you're paying and where you're getting it from ? I'm just interested
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Cheers , Al .
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rob53
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| posted on May 2nd, 2007 at 09:40 AM |
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I Think it is around $70 AU. I am getting it from http://www.pitstop.net.au.
[ Edited on 1-5-2007 by rob53 ]
Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...
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| posted on May 2nd, 2007 at 04:15 PM |
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Thanks for that,
Cheers ,
:beer
Al .
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