Re: Front end q's

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

Uhm, we just covered this topic in pretty good detail about, what, 
two/three weeks ago.  If your email system/software keeps your old messages 
look for the subject "'71 Squareback front end".  This particular thread 
contained much info (Greg, BA; see the need for the forum -- historical 
threading?)

Make sure the front end is aligned and wheels are balanced.
Make sure all joint boots are not split (ball joints, tie rod ends).
Make sure the front end has been properly lubricated.
Check freeplay for the wheels as well as the torsion and stabilizer arms.
Check the shock absorbers, including the steering dampner.
Adjust the freeplay in the steering box.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws.
In other words, get down and dirty.

     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
     '75 Porsche 914 stock 1.8L for sale

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Subject: Front end q's
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    3/27/97 12:22 AM


Hi folks,

Well, I've finally gotten the Fastback up and running again.  Let me tell
you, I really missed that car.  I drained a full tank of gas today just
running around in it.  I love VW's!  Anyway, just down the road from my
girlfriend's house is an area under a lot of construction.  No way around
it, just gotta do it.  Whenever I hit a bump, pothole, etc., the steering
wheel shakes and you can feel the front end get really loose.  What could
be causing this?  Please tell me its cheap to fix, my wallet is R.I.P.
after the engine rebuild and going through the brakes.  I haven't really
had a chance to investigate the front end either, so I have no clue as to
what may be worn.  Any help or advice you can give will really be
appreciated.  Thanks all!

Cayson Ellsworth
68 Fastback(back and badder than ever!)
72 Super