"Pulling to the left"

Nov 30th, 2002, 21:24

I have a 440GL 1700cc 1990 78K
When I drive the car,if I take my hands off the steering wheel the car vears to the left.
When I go over potholes there is a clonking noise from the front of the car.
I've had the car in the garage and the tracking,tyre pressure and brakes are all ok.
They say they can't find anything and all they can do is replace parts
until they get it right. Can anyone help i.e. which parts?

Thanks Paul

Greg1 · Dec 10th, 2006, 14:37

Hi Lenny,

I know the feeling, my 440 does the same and i have had everything checked over!

I might sound strange but i found the more air in the front two tyres the better( of course not so they blow up!)

But it did help a little, apart from that mate, like me you will have to get used to driving at quarter lock right, he he he

Sorry not much help.

Greg

Greg1 · Dec 10th, 2006, 14:41

sorry mate, could alway be your shocks?

andrewgh · Dec 11th, 2006, 19:32

ITS YOUR ALIGNMENT. YOU WHEELS ARNT ALLIGNED TO UR STEELING WHEEL. VERY COMMON. GO TO A TYRE PLACE AND HAVE IT DONE TAKES ANYTHING FROM 5mins TO 1HOUR

Viper_7 · Dec 11th, 2006, 19:37

4 wheel tracking wouldn't go a miss.

However all cars should pull to the left by design - or more accurately the design of the road. The camber is not just for water runoff but to ensure when ya fall alseep behind the wheel the car will always veer to the left rather than onto oncoming traffic.

If the garage has checked it out and can't find anything wrong - then it could just be the camber - but I'm gussing it's much more apparent than this?

the clonking could be a number of things and I wouldn't like to guess.

shane_blues · Dec 12th, 2006, 10:12

I have just recently put a new tire on the fornt near side of my 460 it would seam that it now pulls quite hard to the left , of corse i might not have notised it befor the tire was changed ?????

Mark480 · Dec 16th, 2006, 10:44

I believe this is due to the mounting of the pan hard rod, if it was mounted the other way the car would veer to the right... Or at least fight the natural camber of most roads! It's not a problem as such and just a trait...

Ambiesda · Dec 16th, 2006, 14:04

"When I drive the car,if I take my hands off the steering wheel the car vears to the left.
When I go over potholes there is a clonking noise from the front of the car."[/I]

Anti-roll bar side link requires replacing or front suspension lower balljoint requires replacing more than likely.

If it's the lower balljoint , then this may explain the left drift.
If not, then it could be the lower arm inner bush(s) ie the 2 which bolt onto the chassis leg.
You state that the brakes have been checked, well it cannot be a siezed caliper or seized guide pins on either side.
A siezed right hand caliper (and or including guide pins) will result in left hand pull as the servo takes up any slack in the pads to disc space and applies slight pressure to the left hand disc as you drive.

My car ended up veering slightly to the left. It was a 1990 440 GLT. The problem was the left hand rear engine chassis mount had disintegrated. Rusty 16 year old. Good old corrosion.

Regards

Malky

Nov 30th, 2002, 21:24	#1
lenny Guest Location:	"Pulling to the left" I have a 440GL 1700cc 1990 78K When I drive the car,if I take my hands off the steering wheel the car vears to the left. When I go over potholes there is a clonking noise from the front of the car. I've had the car in the garage and the tracking,tyre pressure and brakes are all ok. They say they can't find anything and all they can do is replace parts until they get it right. Can anyone help i.e. which parts? Thanks Paul

Dec 10th, 2006, 14:37	#2
Greg1 Bash Your Bongo... Last Online: Feb 24th, 2008 08:35 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kent	Pulling power Hi Lenny, I know the feeling, my 440 does the same and i have had everything checked over! I might sound strange but i found the more air in the front two tyres the better( of course not so they blow up!) But it did help a little, apart from that mate, like me you will have to get used to driving at quarter lock right, he he he Sorry not much help. Greg

Dec 10th, 2006, 14:41	#3
Greg1 Bash Your Bongo... Last Online: Feb 24th, 2008 08:35 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kent	Pulling power sorry mate, could alway be your shocks?

Dec 11th, 2006, 19:37	#5
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	4 wheel tracking wouldn't go a miss. However all cars should pull to the left by design - or more accurately the design of the road. The camber is not just for water runoff but to ensure when ya fall alseep behind the wheel the car will always veer to the left rather than onto oncoming traffic. If the garage has checked it out and can't find anything wrong - then it could just be the camber - but I'm gussing it's much more apparent than this? the clonking could be a number of things and I wouldn't like to guess. __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Dec 11th, 2006, 19:32	#4
andrewgh Junior Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2010 15:04 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: wantage View Photos By: andrewgh	ITS YOUR ALIGNMENT. YOU WHEELS ARNT ALLIGNED TO UR STEELING WHEEL. VERY COMMON. GO TO A TYRE PLACE AND HAVE IT DONE TAKES ANYTHING FROM 5mins TO 1HOUR

Dec 12th, 2006, 10:12	#6
shane_blues New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2012 01:23 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	I have just recently put a new tire on the fornt near side of my 460 it would seam that it now pulls quite hard to the left , of corse i might not have notised it befor the tire was changed ?????

Dec 16th, 2006, 10:44	#7
Mark480 Loser Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2010 00:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aberdeen	I believe this is due to the mounting of the pan hard rod, if it was mounted the other way the car would veer to the right... Or at least fight the natural camber of most roads! It's not a problem as such and just a trait...

Dec 16th, 2006, 14:04	#8
Ambiesda Junior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2023 16:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire	"When I drive the car,if I take my hands off the steering wheel the car vears to the left. When I go over potholes there is a clonking noise from the front of the car."[/I] Anti-roll bar side link requires replacing or front suspension lower balljoint requires replacing more than likely. If it's the lower balljoint , then this may explain the left drift. If not, then it could be the lower arm inner bush(s) ie the 2 which bolt onto the chassis leg. You state that the brakes have been checked, well it cannot be a siezed caliper or seized guide pins on either side. A siezed right hand caliper (and or including guide pins) will result in left hand pull as the servo takes up any slack in the pads to disc space and applies slight pressure to the left hand disc as you drive. My car ended up veering slightly to the left. It was a 1990 440 GLT. The problem was the left hand rear engine chassis mount had disintegrated. Rusty 16 year old. Good old corrosion. Regards Malky

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