Author |
Topic: Handling at speed - Waterbed (Read 712 times) |
|
Ultima2300
Full Member
RIP Blue 2.3 Ultima / White 2.0 8v Executive
Posts: 203
|
 |
Handling at speed - Waterbed
« on: Apr 26th, 2008, 6:50pm » |
 Quote  Modify
|
About a month ago I noticed the ol' girl wasn't feeling as planted on the road at Motorway speeds as usual.
I put it down to the high wind and rain, etc of the time. I then put it down to the fact that I had four tyres in desperate need of replacement. I've put brand new rubber all round and guess what? No difference. 
The sensation is like the wheels aren't connected to the body and at about 65mph upwards it's like driving a waterbed and feels as if the tail about to flick out, usually to the right.
I'm going to take to the garage next week, but i would appreciate it if anyone can give me some pointers so I can tell the mechanic where to start.
Thanks in advance, a slightly seasick
Geoff
|
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
Highlander
Moderator
Expert
13 Scorpios, XR4x4, Suzuki SJ413 for off road :)
Posts: 8244
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #1 on: Apr 26th, 2008, 7:01pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Wishbone bushes as a first guess, possibly steering rack or wheel bearing??
|
|
IP Logged |
on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:I give up ! Too much for an old boy!  |
|
|
|
|
taliban aka Cheekyboy2
Senior Member
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 1552
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #2 on: Apr 26th, 2008, 7:06pm » |
Quote Modify
|
thats exactly what i had last summer, was offside rear wheel bearings, in fact they were so bad and dangerous the garage reckoned i could've lost the wheel anytime. the only thing i noticed before the symptoms you now have was a slight squeaking.
i suggest you raise the car immediately or asap and check the wheels for lateral play....
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Ultima2300
Full Member
RIP Blue 2.3 Ultima / White 2.0 8v Executive
Posts: 203
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #3 on: Apr 26th, 2008, 9:32pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks Guys. Someone did mention in the carpark at work a squeak from the offside rear.
I'll get it raised in the morning and check.
Thanks once again
Geoff
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
fisherman
Newbie
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 22
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #4 on: Apr 26th, 2008, 10:22pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Hi 2300
Had the same problem with my 23oo.Loose wheel bearing nuts on the rear was the problem. if it is your problem you need to change the the nuts as you only tighten them once.
Fisherman.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Ultima2300
Full Member
RIP Blue 2.3 Ultima / White 2.0 8v Executive
Posts: 203
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #5 on: May 2nd, 2008, 2:59pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Turned out to be off side rear bearing.
The garage managed to put the new bearings in by pressing them in by hand.
Hub is apparently worn - does anyone have one? Preferably near Manchester, but I do need this quickly as the car is my daily driver. I've also posted in the wanted section.
Thanks in advance
Geoff
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Snoopy
Administrator
Very old.BAD tempered and missing friends.
Posts: 6278
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #6 on: May 3rd, 2008, 10:49am » |
Quote Modify
|
I Have sent you a PM >> Ring me
|
|
IP Logged |
HELP the FORUM.Please DONATE
|
|
|
Ultima2300
Full Member
RIP Blue 2.3 Ultima / White 2.0 8v Executive
Posts: 203
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #7 on: May 3rd, 2008, 1:26pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks Guys
I'm now sorted. Getting the car back on Tuesday + the bill 
Geoff
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
pete from Hull
Senior Member
Non Scorpio at the moment, but still interested...
Posts: 1365
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #8 on: May 3rd, 2008, 1:58pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on May 3rd, 2008, 1:26pm, Ultima2300 wrote: + the bill
Geoff |
|
You may not be sorted yet then? 
pete
|
|
IP Logged |
Bring back fair wages.........
|
|
|
Ultima2300
Full Member
RIP Blue 2.3 Ultima / White 2.0 8v Executive
Posts: 203
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #9 on: May 5th, 2008, 8:33pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Sorted, broke it often amounts to the same thing.
Geoff
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Ultima2300
Full Member
RIP Blue 2.3 Ultima / White 2.0 8v Executive
Posts: 203
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #10 on: May 6th, 2008, 7:31pm » |
Quote Modify
|
£273.00 including an oil and filter change which was way overdue.
I'll colour myself happy. I was expecting far worse.
Best wishes
Geoff
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
fisherman
Newbie
I'm a YaBB newbie!
Posts: 22
|
|
Re: Handling at speed - Waterbed
« Reply #11 on: May 16th, 2008, 10:28pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Hi,2300
Glad you got sorted.Keep on rocking
Fisherman
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Login
Reply
Send Topic
Print