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I have a 2015 4/4 with just over 1000 miles .My front right wheel is scuffing against the body at the corner of the cover for the steering column .I assume it only happens when on full lock .Is this a common problem , and if so what is the solution .
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I would take it straight back to the dealer that you purchase it from, don't see messing about with a car that's not even 4 months old.
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Let your Dealer look at it. It will be under warranty. There may be some 'adjustment' possible on the cover. It's also worth checking that the track rods are equal length, just in case you're getting more lock to the right.
Earlier cars sometimes had a roller or scuff plate fitted to the chassis to prevent too much lock being applied.
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That's interesting
I was having lunch with a member of FellMog late last year who had the same problem on his new 2014 4/4
It was sorted through the warranty via the dealer - can't remember how but I remember they did have to speak to the factory
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My 4/4 always did it. And on the near side the tyre would scuff the chassis rail on full lock.
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Think its a Morgan thing, its the only car in MOT regs where the wheel can hit the chassis they even have special plates on the chassis to allow for this..
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I have a 2015 4/4 with just over 1000 miles .My front right wheel is scuffing against the body at the corner of the cover for the steering column .I assume it only happens when on full lock .Is this a common problem , and if so what is the solution . Most of them do that Sir. Its the way their built, its a morgan thing.
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Let your Dealer look at it. It will be under warranty. There may be some 'adjustment' possible on the cover. It's also worth checking that the track rods are equal length, just in case you're getting more lock to the right.
Earlier cars sometimes had a roller or scuff plate fitted to the chassis to prevent too much lock being applied. Mine had scuff plates (angle bar) bolted to the chassis. I now have roller stops from Melyvn Rutter.
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Sounds like the front wheels are set too high possibly because of the spring/damper settings ? Daft I know but that's all I can imagine its due to .
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Mine had scuff plates (angle bar) bolted to the chassis. I now have roller stops from Melyvn Rutter.
Same here. It's never been an issue in the last 15 years, either from a driving point of view or MOTs, where every tester I've used knows about the exemption for Morgans. It's certainly worth getting your dealer to have a look at, but I wouldn't be in the least surprised if you get the 'This is normal for Morgans, they all do that' response.
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