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MynamesMike
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May 23, 2012, 4:05 PM
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98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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I have a 98 Pontiac Sunfire.
About a month ago, my wheels came out of allignment and were squealing while driving. I also had bad struts, so I replaced those. and then brought it in to get the allignment.
Everything was Good until this morning, My wheels were fine and aligned when I was driving home from work last night. I started the car up this mornign, and as soon as I got onto the highway I could hear them squealing. I also noticed I had to have the steering wheel slightly left to be going straight. So I get out and look, and you can see clearly the 2 front tires are each facing outward at the front.
The tie rods both look / feel fine. The struts are also good, they're brand new. What could've caused this to go out of alignment so soon after being aligned ( 1 month)
Thanks!
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Hammer Time
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May 23, 2012, 4:27 PM
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Re: 98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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OK, so why haven't you brought it back to the alignment shop?
It appears something was either done wrong or left loose.
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MynamesMike
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May 23, 2012, 4:34 PM
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Re: 98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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It just happened this morning. The soonest appointment they have for me is next Tuesday. I was coming here to get a second opinion, from people who know more than I do.
If something was done wrong / left loose, I don't see how it would have lasted for a little over a month still aligned, then overnight go out of alignment. I figured maybe something broke causing it to go out of alignment again, but I'm really not sure. Which Is why I was asking.
Thanks!
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Hammer Time
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May 23, 2012, 4:56 PM
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I don't have a clue what happened to you car but i can tell you that you need to park it immediately and don't even attempt to drive it until it's looked at. I already told you what i thought. If you think you know better, then you don't need my opinion for anything.
TOW IT TO THE SHOP UNTIL THEY CAN FIX IT.
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MynamesMike
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May 23, 2012, 5:40 PM
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Re: 98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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I think you're taking what I'm saying the wrong way. I don't know better than you, that's why i'm here, asking for help.
My car IS parked. And it will be until my appointment In a week. The entire reason I came here, is to see if I could gather any knowledge of why the tires would go back out of alignment ( certain parts that could break, Things or places to look at) In which I could be inspecting In the meantime ( I have a week to wait for my appointment)
Whether or not something broke, or the alignment was just done wrong. I have no idea. I've received excellent help from this forum before, So I figured I'd try again while I'm waiting. If i could figure out why it went bad again BEFORE my appointment, I could possibly fix it myself, and save the money. Which is why I came here to try :D
Again, thanks for all the help. It's very much appreciated.
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Hammer Time
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May 23, 2012, 5:44 PM
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Re: 98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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I have already told you he likely left something loose, probably the strut adjusting bolts. I can't tell you what happened to you car without seeing it just as no one else can.
All this has already been explained to you here.
http://autoforums.carjunky.com/...search_engine#115332
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on May 23, 2012, 5:46 PM)
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MynamesMike
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May 23, 2012, 5:49 PM
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Re: 98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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Ok? I realize that. The point of this site ( as tho I thought) was to give people advice / help based on the info we are able to provide.
I realize a conclusion can't always be drawn from purely text information. Although I don't see why it would hurt to try.
Basically, what I was hoping to get from this post. Was someone who knows about front ends saying something such as ( Look at this area, or that area. Check for play here / there. etc) and maybe I'd possibly be able to follow this advice and locate a problem myself, without bringing it in. Because I have no idea what to even look for as of now, other than tie rods.
Thanks again.
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Hammer Time
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May 23, 2012, 5:51 PM
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Re: 98 pontiac Sunfire Wheel allignment
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Apparently you just don't listen. I have told you twice what i think is wrong with your car. There won't be a third time.
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