Simular Problem

Possibly, but unlikely. Check simple things like tyre pressures all round, worn tyres.

How long has this been going on for and did it start suddenly or gradually get there? Sounds like this car should not be driven until it's been sorted!

Rob Graham

After properly checking all the suspension and tyres the next step might be a very worn diff, apparently the diff can jam and send all the power (or most of it to one shaft only) which gives some amazing steering. (this info came from a techie who was at Boreham Ford research place, I haven't come across it personally ) might fit with your grumbly bearing noises too. I imagine you could gauge severe diff bearing wear by seeing how much the inner end of the drive shaft can be moved sideways.

Would that not be obvious, if the the front end were lifted and turning one wheel didn't make the opposite one turn and fairly easily?

(this info came

I would suggest it is most likely a failed bush on the wishbone allowing lots of movement at the wheel as power is applied. Could the OP perhaps get someone to watch each wheel from the side, for rear ward movement as the clutch is released on as steep an uphill as can be found and with as much load weight as can be put in the van?

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Bloody Google Groups. "This post" actually dates from April 2008. It would be better to start a new thread with your problem because most of us here don't use Google Groups [spit] and can't read the other posts in the original thread.

apparently the diff itself lifts (or pushes down) under power and then jams against the casing, so it doesn't show on inspection by only one wheel turning. I agree the most likely is some horrendously worn suspension component, but you never know............

It'll also chew the speedo drive gear up if it does that.

What's a simular?

Yes, but it's not the correct word in this context....

You mean it's not a virtual van?

Maybe it's one of these:

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w.italiancar.co.uk- Alfa 156 TSpark Sportwagon Veloce Selespeed

Hey guys! Sorry for the confusion, havent used this before and its all new to me. Just found an old post while searching the net.

Thanks for your advice so far, I have been out and bought new wheel bearings for the front as they need doing anyway, one thing i did notice today that could be a clue was when I bumped up a low curb coming onto my drive the left hand side suspension made a 'dunk' noise. Does this help narrow down the possible problems in any way?

Sorry again for the confusion with the posts

probably bottom ball joint, just change the whole arm

Which'll sort out 1/2 the bushes. Do the anti roll bar ones whilst it's in bits & it'll be way more pleasant to drive.

But that's a 'simulator' or the verb 'to simulate'

Again: What is 'simular' ?

Here is says that a 'simular' is one that simulates, i.e. a pretender. E.g. you find very many simulars on usenet.

thank you for this post. wonderful post from your side.

Ok just a little update.

Finaly got round to replacing the last wheel bearing today and what a shock! took off the drivers side wheel bearing (the one that was making a terrible noise) and the bearings had huge amounts of play in it and when spun sounded like they were full of grit. I a havent been able to test the van again yet becuse I finished it off at about

11.30pm and there are 4 cars in the way lol but I have a tiny bit of hope that this may have been the cause of the problem seeing as the rest of the suspension and steering looks and feels ok.

Will update tomorrow when I have taken it for a ride! Fingers crossed!

Andy

Just to let you guys know what it was, Had a mechanic look at it for me and the differential bearings have worn. Because the diff can now move it jams against the gearbox casing depending on whether the power is on or off and causes the van to pull and swerve as power is sent to different wheels and different times. So got a second hand gearbox from the scrappy for =A345 and going to fit it tomorrow! Fingers crossed :D

Well, there you go. My friend the techie was dead right!!!