Perdana V6 Community Forum *

[kurt_629]

Guys, need help here. Recently my car is experiencing pulling to the left side when i release my hands from the steering. Among other symptom that I felt are as per follows:

1) Car constantly pulls to left side when driving, either crusing, accelerating or braking. symptom becomes even worse when going uneven roads.
2) during braking can feel slightly freeplay in the left front wheel, like wobbling front and back
3) left rim feels slightly hotter than right side
4) when crossing road humps feel like front left wheel will bounce one or two times more than front right side.

Actions taken so far:
1) swap tires left&right - no difference but swap tires front and back got improvement
2) already went to check with three workshop on the brakes, three foremans says ok after checking but last I still insist the final foreman to service the brake piston just to be sure. foreman after service says brakes are ok,No difference compared to before service but funny the left side wheel still more hotter than right side wheel.
3) Both front lower arm changed with new sets brand 555
4) absorber also replaced new set
5) alignment done twice already at separate workshop

so what could be the reason for this? hopefully, some sifus here can offer some form of help and guidance.
Thanks a lot in advance.

did you have your drive shaft checked?

I used to have this issue too, and it was the left portion of the drive shaft that was damaged/loose.

the feedback I got, perdana tend to have this left drive shaft issue, and how to rectify it, is by getting a half cut evo 3 drive shaft, do some modification and then, its happily ever after.

Should your drive shaft really gone, another good consideration is to go for those blue silicon shaft cap.
Blue in color, its much durable as compare to the rubber design, hence longer lifespan for your drive shaft.

 

[sonic_darkknight]

drive shaft rubber bushing still ok, very good condition. another thing i forgotten to mentioned also was when I'm cornering to the right, the left front felt like its sag a lot as if gonna topple. hope with these more infos can really pinpoint the real cause.

 

[kurt_629]

drive shaft rubber bushing still ok, very good condition. another thing i forgotten to mentioned also was when I'm cornering to the right, the left front felt like its sag a lot as if gonna topple. hope with these more infos can really pinpoint the real cause.

rubber is one thing, must remove the cap and see the condition inside.

based on what you mentioned, it really sound like a drive shaft issue.
well, lets see what the rest gonna say.

 

[DanzEterna]

Guys, need help here. Recently my car is experiencing pulling to the left side when i release my hands from the steering. Among other symptom that I felt are as per follows:

1) Car constantly pulls to left side when driving, either crusing, accelerating or braking. symptom becomes even worse when going uneven roads.
** try to do your balancing 1st.

2) during braking can feel slightly freeplay in the left front wheel, like wobbling front and back
**disc warped, brake piston caliper jammed, therefore uneven wear in the brake pads.

3) left rim feels slightly hotter than right side
**brake caliper jammed.

4) when crossing road humps feel like front left wheel will bounce one or two times more than front right side.
**check any free play in upper arm, middle arm & both lower arms.

Actions taken so far:
1) swap tires left&right - no difference but swap tires front and back got improvement
2) already went to check with three workshop on the brakes, three foremans says ok after checking but last I still insist the final foreman to service the brake piston just to be sure. foreman after service says brakes are ok,No difference compared to before service but funny the left side wheel still more hotter than right side wheel.
3) Both front lower arm changed with new sets brand 555
4) absorber also replaced new set
5) alignment done twice already at separate workshop

so what could be the reason for this? hopefully, some sifus here can offer some form of help and guidance.
Thanks a lot in advance.

replies above.

 

[sonic_darkknight]

rubber is one thing, must remove the cap and see the condition inside.

based on what you mentioned, it really sound like a drive shaft issue.
well, lets see what the rest gonna say.

Is there any particular sound or noise caused by broken driveshaft? whenever after I finished reversed the car and put into Drive mode and drive forward, there will always be a clicking sounds somewhere near to gearbox. one or two click sound, after that no more. could this also be a driveshaft symptom or something else?

 

[vr2turbo]

Is there any particular sound or noise caused by broken driveshaft? whenever after I finished reversed the car and put into Drive mode and drive forward, there will always be a clicking sounds somewhere near to gearbox. one or two click sound, after that no more. could this also be a driveshaft symptom or something else?

Drive shaft normally the CV joint break down first and that is the shaft part attached to the wheel side. Normally get krak krak sound on full turn and that is the start. If half turn got sound means more serious and by the time slight turn got sound is very serious dy....

 

[humongousgravy]

Really, I am now in sg.. haha
Few years already.

My car is solved, very happy. Finally I resolved the issue.

You should let me know earlier, a friend of mine.
Change his perdana to manual but sold the car few months later for rx8...

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Aiyo what a waste. But Perdana to rx8 quite a big jump no? But the Mazda should be a more thirsty drinker right.

As of now still haven't decided but most probably going for manual and overhaul engine as white smoke coming.

 

[kurt_629]

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Aiyo what a waste. But Perdana to rx8 quite a big jump no? But the Mazda should be a more thirsty drinker right.

As of now still haven't decided but most probably going for manual and overhaul engine as white smoke coming.

oh..
what is the price for overhaul v6?
was told it is much higher, my friend paid RM3k for top overhaul..

while someone quote me RM1.5k for full overhaul

 

[humongousgravy]

oh..
what is the price for overhaul v6?
was told it is much higher, my friend paid RM3k for top overhaul..

while someone quote me RM1.5k for full overhaul

Was quoted about 800 to 1k for top overhaul last year and full i think it was about 2k? Cant really remember. My engine overheated once cos radiator leak, if not wont makan minyak also

 

[spawn_net]

Hi Guys..

Sorry lari topic abit..
Any of you has experience or know how to fit EVO 7 8 9 steering into perdana? any place that can do it..

 

[spawn_net]

I think 1.5k I good price.. but must have good workmanship also if not again have to do after a year or two

 

[YYC]

v6 top overhead cost depends on what parts you are replacing.
Spark plugs, head gasket, timing belt set, water jackets, water pump, auxillary belts, skim head, fuel filter, oil filter and labour (exclude eo, valve seals) cost me RM2000 in 2015.

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[DanzEterna]

Hi Guys..

Sorry lari topic abit..
Any of you has experience or know how to fit EVO 7 8 9 steering into perdana? any place that can do it..

wanted to do it the last time but the modification costs was too expensive, so I sold my evo 7 steering & got a Subaru momo instead, its plug & play, just need a simple hub or wiring from a boss kit set for the horn section, doesn't costs much though, any accessory shop has it & can get it installed there.

 

[DanzEterna]

the top overhaul kit costs approx. rm350 (made in japan), guess the rest is workmanship costs.

 

[kurt_629]

actually I did create a thread on full overhaul,
nonetheless, this is the breakdown.

Price as quoted:
Full overhaul Gasket set (metal 2.0mm) x 01 RM480.00
Piston Rings Set (std) x 01 RM145
Conrod Bearing Set x 01 RM130
Head Skimming x 01 RM60
Engine oil 10/50 HYO + Oil filter x 01, RM205
Gear Oil EP90 x 01 RM60
Full overhaul workmanship x 01 RM500
Total: RM1580

Optional:
Turbo repair + upgrade to 20G RM1300 exclude GST
******any necessary repair to be announced....******
ECU wiring checking - FOC

 

[spawn_net]

Hi guys..

Finally found it.. Already mod Evo 8 steering for P n P.. Pweeeeeeeeew any of you guys interested I can give you his no.

 

[marsha1l_v6]

Hi guys..

Finally found it.. Already mod Evo 8 steering for P n P.. Pweeeeeeeeew any of you guys interested I can give you his no.

Nice, whats the total damge? I'm looking for front bonet with evo3 scoop. black color preferably

 

[lsm1991]

Hi guys..

Finally found it.. Already mod Evo 8 steering for P n P.. Pweeeeeeeeew any of you guys interested I can give you his no.

wah how much did the steering cost you?

 

[kurt_629]

keen but no money

 

[spawn_net]

Nice, whats the total damge? I'm looking for front bonet with evo3 scoop. black color preferably

Bought it 450.. Already mod!
Got 3 version :
1. Fully Carbon Fiber : Rm 1300 scope can open
2. Fiber evo 3 mod on original Perdana bonnet Scope can open - Going for 550
3. Evo 4 scoop black full painted on perdana bonnet black Rm 800

Actually had bad experience with the Fiber bonnet! A key lock additional bonnet lock also terbang.. my car roof koyak!