randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
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3 discos, 2 now with steering shaft/ball joint replacements. |
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Am I unlucky - the 2 affected vehicles were both having vibration & patter coming up through the steering, 2006 & 2007 MY. 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
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11th Oct 2007 1:36 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Posts: 853
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HI Randalls
I have a 2005 just had steering column replaced due to knocking they also rebalanced wheels and replaced bushes on wishbone as I too was having vibration and patter at 70mph still have this problem. Did replacing balljoints solve problem?
Cheers
Googsy Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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11th Oct 2007 1:51 pm |
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cheddarwards
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: Somerset
Posts: 169
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I've just had the same done (2006 m/y), i didn't know there was a problem until my car went in for it's first service & the dealer told me that they need replacing.
I sure i have read of quite a few D3's having this done recently
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11th Oct 2007 1:51 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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You put Saloon car steering components on a 2.7T 4x4, this is what you get I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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11th Oct 2007 1:52 pm |
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randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
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Googsy wrote:HI Randalls
Did replacing balljoints solve problem?
Googsy
I'll let you know, it's not turned up yet !!!! 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
Taking the greenpi$$ is: Green taxing your citizens more & using some of the money to buy nukes.
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11th Oct 2007 6:12 pm |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
Posts: 754
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Mine have just been replaced, 6500 on the clock, all sorted under warranty. Craig
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2006 G4 Challenge V8 HSE (Gone, but fuel bills not forgotten!)
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11th Oct 2007 9:10 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
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Mine goes in on Monday for this job to get done. All under warranty. It was the dealer who pointed it out to me, as I never noticed anything wrong with the steering.
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11th Oct 2007 9:28 pm |
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BCP
Member Since: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
Posts: 1464
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Snap, new ball joints on Monday at 28k.
BCP
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11th Oct 2007 10:54 pm |
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randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
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all fixed now, with new balljoints & steering shaft. This vibration issue came on pretty quickly from new on both vehicles. I got most vibration over rough surfaces & going into pot holes etc, and also under braking & turning corners. First time I took this vehicle in the dealer said they could not find an issue. So I took a mechanic out to a part of the city nearby with cobbled streets, he was in no doubt there was a problem after that excursion....
I live about a 3/4 mile down a rough pot holed track, if there is anything loose I find it pretty quickly. 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
Taking the greenpi$$ is: Green taxing your citizens more & using some of the money to buy nukes.
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11th Oct 2007 11:07 pm |
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thomash
Member Since: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 68
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Does anybody know if ball-joints and/or steering shafts are replaced with stronger ones?
I have a 'clattering' sound from the front when going over small bumps or a rough field.
Might be the same problem. 2005 TDV6, 30.000 km.
regards,
Thomas
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12th Oct 2007 8:33 am |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
Posts: 754
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For 2005MY there is a TSB out (search the forum - unfortunately I do not have time at work) 'if the driver reports knocking at the front end'. I sent mine in for that, but I am told they actually had to replace quite a lot more - waiting for the report. Craig
2015 D? SDV6 HSE Loire Blue
2009 D4 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black
2006 G4 Challenge V8 HSE (Gone, but fuel bills not forgotten!)
Media Support Vehicle Stage 1 & 2 Thailand and Laos
Driven by Rudi Thoelen, 2003 Winner
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12th Oct 2007 10:02 am |
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randalls
Member Since: 02 Mar 2006
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 703
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Of course I spoke too soon, second journey has revealed the 'clatter' is back, not as bad or frequently as previously, but still there. To be honest I cant be bothered taking it back again, as I am going to PX the car soon. 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
Taking the greenpi$$ is: Green taxing your citizens more & using some of the money to buy nukes.
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13th Oct 2007 1:57 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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I had all the above done way back.Unfortuneately thers still a prominent wobble , feedback at anything over 60 mph.Ive had laser tracking , balancing carried out independently as I thought this was the culprit but to no avail.Im pretty sure the steering rack , ball joints were replaced at about 50 K approx and TBH at that point I hadn't any issues.Im in for my final service under warranty on Monday and will add it to my list of concerns.
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15th Oct 2007 3:02 pm |
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SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
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wot you getting next then randallS end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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15th Oct 2007 3:04 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
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I had the tie arms and ball joints done yesterday, what a difference it's made to the drive. A 'lot' sharper turn in and feels a bit more solid on the road. Steering and change of direction feels like new (I suppose it is really )
Feeling a bit embarrassed that I never noticed it myself
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16th Oct 2007 8:03 pm |
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