reconditioning power steering racks
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Both, please
I don't have access to a spare rack at the moment, but I think I know where to lay my hands on one...
cheers
James
I don't have access to a spare rack at the moment, but I think I know where to lay my hands on one...
cheers
James
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Please try! If you could follow that up that'd be great ... Steve, was it one of the track rods or one of the track rod ends that were missing on yours?foggyjames wrote:I don't have access to a spare rack at the moment, but I think I know where to lay my hands on one...
Wiper blades are ready, and I've asked a guy breaking an '84 340 what he wants for the arms ...
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Yes, that's it. The TÜV report does state that there is play in the rack as well, but the garage assured me this was minmal. If the track rods (NLA), and track rod ends (very widely available) are replaced, they say it will go through.
But "minimal play" in the rack might also mean a bit more play some time in the future. So if reconditioning / overhauling the track rods turns out to be too expensive / complicated then a whole new rack w. rods might still be necessary.
Tom
But "minimal play" in the rack might also mean a bit more play some time in the future. So if reconditioning / overhauling the track rods turns out to be too expensive / complicated then a whole new rack w. rods might still be necessary.
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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PAS racks normally have a bit more play than manual ones; its because of the valve drum in the steering collumn bit.
perhaps you can "fix" the track rods (ball joint that's inside the rubber dust housse) by closing it up with a punch.
replace trackrod ends with new ones, shine up the rack and you're good to go.
perhaps you can "fix" the track rods (ball joint that's inside the rubber dust housse) by closing it up with a punch.
replace trackrod ends with new ones, shine up the rack and you're good to go.
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Tom...you may as well cut out the middle-man. Pete Farrell is breaking a couple of late GLTs, I believe. Why not send him a PM?
I'll reply to your email when I'm not about to leave for the pub
cheers
James
I'll reply to your email when I'm not about to leave for the pub
cheers
James
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'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
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Ah, thanks for the tip, I had been wondering whether Pete might have the odd bit stashed awayfoggyjames wrote:Tom...you may as well cut out the middle-man. Pete Farrell is breaking a couple of late GLTs, I believe. Why not send him a PM?
No worries, all in your own time! We just need to sort out postage details etc ...foggyjames wrote:I'll reply to your email when I'm not about to leave for the pub
Hmmmm, what do you mean by closing it up with a punch? Give the track rod a good whacking with a hammer ?antiekeradio wrote:perhaps you can "fix" the track rods (ball joint that's inside the rubber dust housse) by closing it up with a punch.
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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It's an old used bodge fix, doesn't last long, but will last a few weeks either side of the MOT...
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
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'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Thanks for the tip! If that site is serious then that is very interesting. A man from Lizarte told me that TRW racks are the same as Lizarte, just sold under a different label.hamburg340 wrote:ever tried your luck here: http://www.servolenkung.net/unsere_produkte.htm
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Cheers
Thomas
And that rack is just over half the price of a Lizarte rack, and doesn't need to be shipped from Spain ...
But I'll see what Pete comes up with first, if some fresh tie rods do the trick then that's the route I'll take ...
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Let's talk nicely to them I wonder if they do RHD racks...
cheers
James
cheers
James
VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...
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Even if they do, Eurocarparts is still cheaper ...
I'll email them and see if they can deliver a LHD power rack at that price.
Tom
I'll email them and see if they can deliver a LHD power rack at that price.
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Hi Tom,
Just to let you know I've not forgotten, rack has been located in the parts dept. Just need to check it over and then talk to you via email! Been away for the last week too, so I'm now playing catch up with work too, but we'll get there!
Pete
Just to let you know I've not forgotten, rack has been located in the parts dept. Just need to check it over and then talk to you via email! Been away for the last week too, so I'm now playing catch up with work too, but we'll get there!
Pete
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