|
Is the outer tire wear sort of "feathered," meaning that either
the front or rear edges of your tread blocks feel "sharp" while
the opposite edges feel rounded. If so, your toe-in angle is
too large. Try turning both tie rods out (lengthen them) by
1/2 to 3/4 of a turn. Then go for a drive on the highway. If the
car feels too twitchy, you can always readjust the rods for more
toe-in. Also, rotate your tires. Another cause of heavy outer
tire wear in my case was loose front wheel bearings, probably allowing
the wheels to change camber slightly under heavy cornering. Jack
your car up, and wiggle the wheel to test the bearings. If it's
sloppy in all directions, you've found a bearing problem. If the
bearings don't make noise when turned with the brake pads removed,
then you can adjust them. Pry out the cap in the center of the
hub, remove the cotter pin from the nut, and tighten the nut just
enough to eliminate wobble. Use a new cotter pin to lock the nut
in position.
.
The timing belt issue has already been discussed adequately by other
posters, I think.
.
Good luck,
-b.
|
