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by Gaz1988
Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Steering rack replacement.
Replies: 1
Views: 3798

Steering rack replacement.

Hello

I've been having trouble with clunks/bangs when driving and I've finally solved the problem(I hope). I beleive the issue to the the steering rack and possibly the mounts. My steering is sloppy and out of alignment and also has the exact same clunks/bangs as shown in this YouTube video of the ...
by Gaz1988
Thu Mar 23, 2017 6:54 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Polo 9n3 steering clunks/bangs/vibrations
Replies: 4
Views: 2367

Re: Polo 9n3 steering clunks/bangs/vibrations

Yes there most definitely is an alignment issue as I did hit a kerb with quite a bit of force but that was last year, I've possibly damaged the tie rods and they've gradually gotten worse.
by Gaz1988
Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Polo 9n3 steering clunks/bangs/vibrations
Replies: 4
Views: 2367

Re: Polo 9n3 steering clunks/bangs/vibrations

I've had a mechanic have a quick look over the visible steering/suspension parts and he says there's no play in anything that he's checked, that's what is making me suspect the steering rack/inner tie rods are the culprit.

I have rocked the steering wheel from side to side in the dead ahead ...
by Gaz1988
Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:03 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Polo 9n3 steering clunks/bangs/vibrations
Replies: 4
Views: 2367

Polo 9n3 steering clunks/bangs/vibrations

Hi all

Wondered if anyone has experienced the same issues I am experiencing with the steering on my 08 polo 9n3 1.4 16v.

Steering feels loose at times, it pulls to the left constant, the thing that's stumping me is that when I go round corners and hit a bit of rough road there are clunks/bangs and ...