RE: 164LS pulls under accleration

["Ian Lomax" <sfalfisto@domain.elided>]

Hey Gang,

Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips.  I had the LS (hmmm, guess she
needs a name eh?) in the shop for another issue, and had them check the
front suspension.  The A-arm bushings were worn-out, so they replaced both
a-arms and all is good as new!

Now, just need to fix the mirrors, check engine light and do the 120k mile
service, and it's time to start playing with the suspension! woo hoo!

Thanks again,
Ian Lomax
71 spider (mid-engine transplant)
94 164LS big, fast and too cushy.
SF, CA (sunny and hilly)

-----Original Message-----
From: jessl@domain.elided [mailto:jessl@domain.elided]
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:23 AM
To: alfa@domain.elided
Cc: sfalfisto@domain.elided
Subject: Re: 164LS pulls under accleration



> My 164 has started pulling (to the left I believe)
> under acceleration.  I know most front wheel drive
> cars exhibit some degree of torque steer, but this
> seems to be getting more pronounced.

the a-arm bushing is probably the biggest contributing item to the
pulling under hard acceleration. first gear and 2nd gear acceleration
usually send you to the next lane.. pretty scary thing.

Get the powerflex bushings from alfabill

installation is okey, removal of old bushing is pain.

jess
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