Disco 1 steering problem

got a strange problem on my disco when driving around 50mph and over if you turn the wheel as if to overtake there is a very slight delay before the disco starts to turn and when it does it feels as if it turns faster than you expect, its a very strange feeling. also the steering feels very light. to confuse matters more it only has felt like this since i put new tyres on the back, that might be a red herring though. Checked the wheel bearings they seem fine, no real play in steering box or steering column, checked track rod ends. whats next to check- panhard bushes? swivel preload? (there is no vibration when driving) or could it be the back tyres upsetting the steering? Driving at slower speeds the steering feels fine

paul.

Reply to
Paul
Loading thread data ...

Paul came up with the following;:

I'd swap front for rear wheels/tyres and try that ... easiest to try ... ;)

Reply to
Paul - xxx

Check the front shocks, I drove a friends disco that did the exact same thing when turning left only, it was the right front shock that had gone. Badger.

Reply to
Badger

On or around Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:48:37 +0000 (UTC), "Badger" enlightened us thusly:

PAS belt tightness and PAS fluid level worth a look as well.

Reply to
Austin Shackles

I had a classic rangie that did this, it really felt quite unnerving, turned out to be the rear axle ball joint. Isn't the easiest thing to check for wear, but if you get a big bar and pry it to check for movement, if however it is as bad as that one was, watch the rear tyre through the rear view mirror at speed, you could see the body moving relative to the rear wheel, not much but enough to cause some very iffy handling.

Reply to
Dad

i will try and check the a frame ball joint over the weekend. any ideas as to how long it would take a fully equipped garage to change the ball joint,

1hr?
Reply to
Paul

on a 300tdi is the pas driven by the serpentine belt? if so then i think it should be ok

Reply to
Paul

thinking about it more, i have noticed that when driving straight ahead it does tend to wander very slightly so i will certainly check the ball joint.

Reply to
Paul

On or around Thu, 22 Dec 2005 20:06:41 -0000, "Paul" enlightened us thusly:

good point.

Reply to
Austin Shackles

Also check the steering box adjustment. Another easy test if it only occured after fitting new tyres is to drop a couple of pounds on your tyre pressures. TonyB

Reply to
TonyB

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.