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Post by Custard on Mar 7, 2010 19:16:21 GMT 1
Well after messing about all day , stepped back to admire me car-but noticed that the front right wheel nearly rubs on the arch  measured both sides the right front is 4 cm further forward than the left No what the bugger can this be? just had a MOT a month ago.. wheel bearings shot ect ect.....havent hit any thing or curbed the car ever.. so what can cause the diffrence , pics to follow tonight dont have the heart to go back out right now  |
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 7, 2010 20:12:22 GMT 1
Hmmm, that's a strange one.
Has the car dropped in height on that side as well.?
The only way that the wheel could be closer to the wheel arch (at the front) is if the tie rod has been shortened. Make sure the tie rod is straight.
It connects the bottom arm to the front subframe forward crossmember.
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Post by timsmini on Mar 7, 2010 20:16:06 GMT 1
also check the teardrop mountings
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Post by Custard on Mar 7, 2010 20:21:10 GMT 1
Have adjustable tie arms measured both the same , teardrop mountings whats that ? The height is the same both sides, will upload pics @ 7:30 for all to see |
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Post by timsmini on Mar 7, 2010 20:31:50 GMT 1
teardrop mountings are the 2 subframe mounts that connect the subframe to the front panel.
Some of the later mini's like mine have extra shim spacers between the mount and the front panel
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Post by Phil J on Mar 7, 2010 20:45:11 GMT 1
Had a simaler problem on one of my old mini's last year, looked great but drivers side was rubbing on the front arch, changed the cones, shockers, knuckle joint but was still the same, Only found out later that the front drivers side had previously had a very light bump and had pushed the wing back just a few mm. which was causing it. If it isnt actually rubbing and everything is in order it should be fine to drive
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Post by Custard on Mar 7, 2010 20:48:32 GMT 1
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Post by Phil J on Mar 7, 2010 20:57:52 GMT 1
Hard to tell from the pics but could just be a ill fitting arch? i can have a look tomorow if you want, Either bring it over or I can pop over in the morning  |
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Post by gar1380 on Mar 7, 2010 21:05:34 GMT 1
have a look at the distance on the tiebar thread that is showing, one looks more than the other
can you clean up the threads on both sides with a wire brush and take a couple more photos for us to see
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Post by Custard on Mar 7, 2010 21:08:39 GMT 1
Dont think its the arch, measured from b post to middle of the wheel is deff out, will bring it down tomorrow phil.. just been out to have a look the subframe seemd to be square so what could it be, and can i adjust the tie rod to compesate or would that mess up the complete front suspension & is it even possible |
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Post by milner08 on Mar 7, 2010 21:25:47 GMT 1
Mine is similar, but not quite as drastic as that. Its rather annoying as it keeps hitting the wheel arch as snapping them if i hit a bump with the wheel turned a bit. Lucky there only like £5 each haha.
TM
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Post by Custard on Mar 7, 2010 21:27:01 GMT 1
this is a pic from last week and every thing seems lined up here  |
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Post by Phil J on Mar 7, 2010 21:40:56 GMT 1
Just looked up the pics from when I had the problem but this is the only one I could find,  |
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