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Re: And, I make S curves as I drive down the road

To: "S. Allen" <scottallen3663@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: And, I make S curves as I drive down the road
From: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:09:39 -0700 (MST)
That's a good point too.

> Front wheel bearings.
>
> On 2/21/06, Mike Torrusio <Miket@maine.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> In keeping with my non-standard problems (okay, so I do have one - my
>> hand brake never holds for more than two days after being adjusted),
>> let me ask advise on this strange event:
>>
>> Driving along at a steady pace, let's say 65 mph, the car is steady.
>>
>> Looking to pass, you press down on the pedal and - the car makes a
>> quick but gentle "swerve" to first the right, then the left, then
>> settles down.
>>
>> As you finish passing, you ease back on the pedal and - the car makes
>> a quick but gentle "swerve" to first the right, then the left, then
>> settles down.
>>
>> Now, I may have the direction of first swerve backwards, but the
>> action is as described.
>>
>> In fact, by playing with the gas pedal, I can kind of do a little
>> sashaying down the road.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Facts:  The car has had one new kingpin - on the right, the other is
>> tight.  Two new tie-rods and one something else ( I can't remember
>> what it was but it allowed  the right wheel to shake) and has just
>> passed inspection at VIP - who failed it three times before issuing
>> the sticker.  The tires are about half worn - evenly, and there is no
>> play (to speak of) if I grab the steering wheel and pull up and
>> down.  The front springs are new as are the front shocks.
>>
>> Cordially,
>> Mike Torrusio




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