My T6 is pulling to the left (RHD)
- Thread starter Kevin Mitchell
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I hear you.
Its frustrating and disappointing enough that you have a clear problem with a new vehicle, but that is made so much worse by the main dealers lack of effort/expertise to rectify it.
You just want your van to drive straight,.
Not a big ask really.
im having similar issues @sparkywig - if you can find out how to get in contact with them properly, i would like to know how. Cant find a contact form or email...
I've had my van in for a clunk 3 times - im sure i know what it is but the technician says its fine.
My dads has the same pulling problem as yours, but its a sportline (with the suspension to boot..) - can i ask if you had any other issues with your van before rplacement of th sub frame? Any clunks under heavy ish braking etc?
I've had my van in for a clunk 3 times - im sure i know what it is but the technician says its fine.
My dads has the same pulling problem as yours, but its a sportline (with the suspension to boot..) - can i ask if you had any other issues with your van before rplacement of th sub frame? Any clunks under heavy ish braking etc?
Do please let me know how it goes.
I get a mixed bag of reviews about heritage in bristol..
I've complained of a clunking several times.. no fault found. but its there... im not an idiot. i have acess to a ramp and have been offered several mechanics jobs over the years... I got a good idea as to what it is but...
My dads sportline is doing exactly the same as yours though. Me and the guys have been scratiching our heads a little but im tempted to try some of the easy things like just counting threads on the track rods before going down a heavy route of sub frame alingment... unfortunately, i do a better job than some who have been doing the job for a long time. Just because youve been doing job for 20 years doesnt mean to say that you have been doing it well........
You wouldnt think its the sub frame because you know, thats something thats not supposed to move and be SET UP RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY.... or at least CHECKED once all suspension work is completed.
I get a mixed bag of reviews about heritage in bristol..
I've complained of a clunking several times.. no fault found. but its there... im not an idiot. i have acess to a ramp and have been offered several mechanics jobs over the years... I got a good idea as to what it is but...
My dads sportline is doing exactly the same as yours though. Me and the guys have been scratiching our heads a little but im tempted to try some of the easy things like just counting threads on the track rods before going down a heavy route of sub frame alingment... unfortunately, i do a better job than some who have been doing the job for a long time. Just because youve been doing job for 20 years doesnt mean to say that you have been doing it well........
You wouldnt think its the sub frame because you know, thats something thats not supposed to move and be SET UP RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY.... or at least CHECKED once all suspension work is completed.
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I wouldn't use them again, I think I'll be going further afield for my next van.
Unfortunately, as per my post, if the technician is not fully competent then the job will always be sub standard. alas, sometimes, they are told to do things in a specific manner due to managerial stuff.
A student is only as good as his teacher, until the student can teach the teacher... or something like that.
A student is only as good as his teacher, until the student can teach the teacher... or something like that.
Al Farrow
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Interesting topic this one, I’ve had exactly the same issue with pulling to the left. After an alignment check it showed up the castor was in the red but the rest was all ok.
VW told me that they wouldn’t do anything with it as is put on different wheels that were 8.5 not 8J as original.
last week I finally changed the wheels and put on some t6 sportline’s. Immediately it improved the drive. Still pulls to the left just a touch, but I couldn’t believe the difference it’s made.
I was planning on going in for a full alignment next and then if it’s not improved try and take it further down the warranty route.
Have you had any further luck with yours?
VW told me that they wouldn’t do anything with it as is put on different wheels that were 8.5 not 8J as original.
last week I finally changed the wheels and put on some t6 sportline’s. Immediately it improved the drive. Still pulls to the left just a touch, but I couldn’t believe the difference it’s made.
I was planning on going in for a full alignment next and then if it’s not improved try and take it further down the warranty route.
Have you had any further luck with yours?
Hey, been very, very very busy...
Had my velle realigned by my usual guys. Improved much.
The sportline.. well, I had they say in heritage that the sub frame is misaligned without any sort of quibble. Having it back in a month to sort it... said everything was just wrong. Camber, castor.. all wrong. Approved tyres and wheels as well...
I'm tempted to put my velle in on with their aligned And see what they say..
Had my velle realigned by my usual guys. Improved much.
The sportline.. well, I had they say in heritage that the sub frame is misaligned without any sort of quibble. Having it back in a month to sort it... said everything was just wrong. Camber, castor.. all wrong. Approved tyres and wheels as well...
I'm tempted to put my velle in on with their aligned And see what they say..
I take my clunking issue back as well.
It has improved with adaption on gearbox and a chap I trust and I had a chat about it all and he explained that the clunk I was getting was normal as well.
We talked about it further (in nerd car terms Involving angle input, sway, toe, thrust and various other stuff for 15mins..) and it's just how vw have set it up. It's not harmful, just too soft for my liking, but, it makes sense for making a slightly more cushy ride..
It has improved with adaption on gearbox and a chap I trust and I had a chat about it all and he explained that the clunk I was getting was normal as well.
We talked about it further (in nerd car terms Involving angle input, sway, toe, thrust and various other stuff for 15mins..) and it's just how vw have set it up. It's not harmful, just too soft for my liking, but, it makes sense for making a slightly more cushy ride..
The gearbox wasnt disengaging quick enough for my driving and not engaging in the right fashion and along with my very cat like braking equals a slight control arm clunk due to how soft the rubber is.
He also said he thinks they arnt tough enough either and replaces them with some polys - said it's a 5 to 6 thing.. I believe him fully.
I'd say I feel stupid but I dont personally quite agree with the set up but understand and see why it has been done.
He also said he thinks they arnt tough enough either and replaces them with some polys - said it's a 5 to 6 thing.. I believe him fully.
I'd say I feel stupid but I dont personally quite agree with the set up but understand and see why it has been done.
Hi ha e resolve the issue with the pulling left? I have bought 69 plate with 2000 miles and have the same problem, already was at the VW dealer had new tires fitted had tracking done today the Master technician did 2 times and still it pulls to the left. I had transporters and Caravel never had experience this issue even with 200k on clock. Please let me know. Thanks
Do this and if it pulls the opposite way you know that there is nothing wrong.
When people say their vehicles pull to one side I always want to know if this is during steering input as in holding the wheel straight ahead as this can be totally different to actual vehicle wheel alignment being the steering wheel can be out of align to the road wheels, vehicles will naturally track straight with no steering input due to having castor, if pulling occurs it’s normally rear alignment that causes this
I know it’s hard to get your head round
Obviously having correct wheel alignment is a must to give correct handling characteristics and correct and even tyre wear
Personally any garage not using four wheel alignment systems nowadays in my opinion should not be touching wheel alignment old style Dunlop tracking gauges should be hung on a harvesters wall with all the other shit old tools
I know it’s hard to get your head round
Obviously having correct wheel alignment is a must to give correct handling characteristics and correct and even tyre wear
Personally any garage not using four wheel alignment systems nowadays in my opinion should not be touching wheel alignment old style Dunlop tracking gauges should be hung on a harvesters wall with all the other shit old tools
Hi guys I driven many transporters last 10 years done definitely over 500000 miles and never experienced this problem. The vehicle not just pulling little to the left and I know I need to be on flat service, and roads has camber to left side. I must continually counter steer and push on the steering wheel to keep going straight if I slightly lose my grip on the steering wheel the vehicle goes badly to left. VW UK is actually suggesting to the dealership to do digital reset on DSG as that might cure the problem, personally I don’t see how but I’m not technician.
Well, mine still pulls to the left so I had another full alignment check this morning just to make sure. The good news is that it's within tolerances, the bad news is he never adjusted anything.
So, next stop VW again, although they're currently on reduced staffing.
So, next stop VW again, although they're currently on reduced staffing.
My transporter is going to VW on Thursday after complaining to VWUK they will now do complete check and digital reset, which they hope will cure the problem.
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