Hi all, bit of a problem with my 1970 411 LE. Steering seems to be getting a bit stiff. Also, started to have a slight weaving when driving.
Anyone got any ideas as to what this might be and how to sort it out.
Many thanks, Jon
It's gone a bit stiff... 411 LE
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Re: It's gone a bit stiff... 411 LE
Could be the idler arm bushe is getting stiff from a bit corrossion. Mine has done this, but then I've got a bronze idler arm bush instead of the stock rubber one...
Although it could be something as simple as a low tyre pressure, I'm assuming you've checked this though.
But when you factor in the weaving when driving that sounds more like the steering damper is failing which would be the first thing I would check before moving onto the idler bush, other steering linkages and finally steering box.
Therefore pull you steering damper out and check that it slides in and out smoothly with a decent resistance and go from there, at least thats what I would do...
PS I've spoken lots to Bryan and Jane about Type 4s and they always speak highly of Ebbie, so glad to hear someone is using it daily and looking after it
Although it could be something as simple as a low tyre pressure, I'm assuming you've checked this though.
But when you factor in the weaving when driving that sounds more like the steering damper is failing which would be the first thing I would check before moving onto the idler bush, other steering linkages and finally steering box.
Therefore pull you steering damper out and check that it slides in and out smoothly with a decent resistance and go from there, at least thats what I would do...
PS I've spoken lots to Bryan and Jane about Type 4s and they always speak highly of Ebbie, so glad to hear someone is using it daily and looking after it
'70VW 411LE 2 Door Saloon, '71 Beetle and '78 Late bay
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Re: It's gone a bit stiff... 411 LE
Nice one Shawn. If I remember right, at the MOT, one of the trailing arm nuts was loose and was tightened up. Think it was that, I'll have to check. Since then shes gone a bit stiff. Will do as you sugguest and see what happens.
Been meaning to reg. on here for ages and even have once about eight months ago but lost my login stuff. So second time around.
Keep you posted, cheers Jon
Been meaning to reg. on here for ages and even have once about eight months ago but lost my login stuff. So second time around.
Keep you posted, cheers Jon
Re: It's gone a bit stiff... 411 LE
Where are you based Jon? Need to get your car on the type world map
Kieron