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Fixed Tyre Wear

Started by Natchylus, 02 February 2015, 10:53:10

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Natchylus

Hi OOF

Since posting my issues with tyre wear I have had the suspension examined and was pleased to find all bushes in good order so Alignment was my main problem. I took the advice and replaced all the tyres with brand new one and had a complete 4 wheel alignment done. The car now feels and steers a lot better.
I also checked out the oil leak. Thankfully it is not coming from the Head Gasket or Rocker Covers and is not a serious leak so will fix that as soon as I get the finance.

The only concern I have is that at low speeds when the steering makes a squeaking noise like a belt rubbing on something, but only when turning the steering to the right.
does anybody have any ideas what could cause that. I have had the front suspension checked and it all looks good underneath. Has anybody else experience this problem
any tips would be appreciated.

Diamond Black Geezer

Well if it sounds like a belt rubbing, that could be Power steering belt us squeaking on a pulley. Either a pulley getting stiff, or, more likely the aux belt wants changing. Often starts on hard lock, mine does it occasionally in damp or dry weather. Glad your car's sorted  :)
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