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Clunking noise - Steering/Wheels??

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Martyn1

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Ever since it turned cold (November) Ive noticed a sort of clunking/bumping feeling from the steering/wheels when on full lock. This pretty much coincided with new front suspension (OEM) fitted at Northways.

I took it back to Northways and they did a solid look over, identified that I had a recent new steering rack (good), that the suspension struts were in place correctly (good) that there was no problem with the bushes/wishbones (good) no wheel bearing issues (good). But they couldnt find the problem (*****!!). Since then Ive not been driving much - new job in London- but its still there, doesnt seem to impact drive and handling but Im worried. I will and can take it back to Northways, but wondered if anybody here has any ideas? Could it be alignment, I wouldnt have thought this would show as a low speed (full lock) issue plus Nways advised me that I didnt need to have it realigned following the new struts as they has taken care to keep it in line. Re-reading that last bit (re alignment) it sounds a bit 'soft' but I do trust them.

Anyway any help appreciated.

Thanks

Martyn

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If it was me, I'd have the alignment done and if that cured it, I'd take that up with Northways. The potential bad publicity for them would soften their iews on re-imbursing you - how many owners here in their catchment area?

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have you checked to see if your tyres are rubbing against the plastic cover inside the wheel arch. i have this problem at the moment, only at full lock and need to have the plastic heated and re-moulded to allow clearance space for the tyre.

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Simon

Yes Ive checked this and its clear.

Looks like I should try re-alignment

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Well, I eventually got round to having the 4 wheel alignment done (as I said earlier Im barely using the car at the moment)by Tognola in Datchet.

Seems the aligment was out by a huge amount, so much for the assertion from Northways, I have to say I'm really quite disappointed with them as I totally trusted thier judgement.

Additionally I was shown cracks in the rubbers in the wishbones, so had these repleaced too.

End result a different car. With the new struts, new wishbones and wheels aligned it feels great.

All I have to do now is buy new tyres to replace the ones that the poor aligment has ruined!!


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Martyn, thanks for the update, which part of the tyres worn out - inside or outside?

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Assuming thats not a joke (inside the tyre??) the outer edges on the fronts.

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Martyn, I would be seeking a contribution from Northways towards new tyres.

"Nways advised me that I didnt need to have it realigned following the new struts as they has taken care to keep it in line." Was that their idea of a joke??


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Glad to hear it's fixed Martyn, now for that phone call to Northways. I can't see how they could keep it accurately "in line" if they replaced suspension parts. Bear in mind that alignment is checked with a lazer and not a chalk mark or a piece of masking tape to make sure they screw the bits in to the same position.

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I would definately take it up with N'way. It's an absolutely rediculous suggestion that you can have shocks / sunpension work done without alignment at least being checked afterward!

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