520i Pulling to the left
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Printed Date: 28-June-2024 at 01:24
Topic: 520i Pulling to the left
Posted By: JimPlayfoot
Subject: 520i Pulling to the left
Date Posted: 02-June-2003 at 10:04
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Hi I've just bought a 1986 520i Auto, which has been fully BMW services and is in generally great order. Problem is that it is dragging over to the left qute noticeably. I'ver had the wheels balanced but that hasn't helped. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I love the car and I don't want to have to get something else. Thanks. Jim
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Posted By: dsweeney
Date Posted: 02-June-2003 at 10:23
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You say you've had the wheels balanced ? What about the tracking ? Any Tyre place worth their salt will be able to put your problem right. Cheers - Des |
Posted By: JimPlayfoot
Date Posted: 09-June-2003 at 11:50
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Thanks Des. I was hoping it would be the saem thing. Unfortunately the problem is still happening. If you've any more ideas, it would be much appreciated. Cheers Jim |
Posted By: ultimate beemer
Date Posted: 10-June-2003 at 07:49
hi you'll find that the brakes on the right are not working , strip down and clean and you'll find all is ok  ------------- 
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Posted By: JimPlayfoot
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 10:04
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Great - thanks for that. I'll give it a try. Much appreciated. |
Posted By: JimPlayfoot
Date Posted: 23-June-2003 at 10:07
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Turned out to be the tracking arms - I have them replaced by one garage and found out last week (at a different garage) that they had put in two different shaped tracking arms. Clearly this would not be the best way of ensuring the car will run straight. Unfortunately it's cost me rather a lot of money to put right something that should have been fairly straightforward. Shows you how untrustworthy garages can be.] Thanks for your help on this. Jim |