Steering rack and strut top mounts
Steering rack and strut top mounts
My 1987 340 1.4 could do with a new steering rack as there is play in the end of the rack on the nearside. Are the racks all the same or is there more than one type?
I'm also getting a few creaks and groans from the top of the front suspension struts - does anyone know the price and availability of new rubber mounts and bearings?
Cheers,
Ian
I'm also getting a few creaks and groans from the top of the front suspension struts - does anyone know the price and availability of new rubber mounts and bearings?
Cheers,
Ian
Ian
No Volvo 340 at present.
No Volvo 340 at present.
Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
Best off speaking to Dai about the strut top mounts/bearings. They're no longer available otherwise.
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
Cheers Steve. How do I contact Dai?
Ian
No Volvo 340 at present.
No Volvo 340 at present.
Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
His username is classicswede on here, just drop him a PM
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
Thanks Steve,
Dai currently only supplies camber-adjustable top mountings although he is looking at getting original spec rubber ones reproduced in time. Given the low mileage I'll strip it down and have a look to see what it needs - a bit of grease hopefully......
I could still do with some info on the rack if anyone can help. Mine has a two bolt ' T ' fixing where it attaches to the steering damper. Are they all the same or is there more than one type?
Cheers,
Ian
Dai currently only supplies camber-adjustable top mountings although he is looking at getting original spec rubber ones reproduced in time. Given the low mileage I'll strip it down and have a look to see what it needs - a bit of grease hopefully......
I could still do with some info on the rack if anyone can help. Mine has a two bolt ' T ' fixing where it attaches to the steering damper. Are they all the same or is there more than one type?
Cheers,
Ian
Ian
No Volvo 340 at present.
No Volvo 340 at present.
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Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
I always thought they were the same, till I checked the parts catalogue. There are a few small differences - MkIII RHD versions differ depending whether it's a 340 or a 360, and on chassis number. As far as I can tell, the most important difference is that T-piece (called a "shaft" in the catalogue):
360, 340 RHD CH -251114
3292863
340 RHD CH 251115-
3210923
It may not be a big deal, perhaps the T-piece is interchangeable, but perhaps someone else can help with this?
The 1987 model year began with CH 241000 so if you get hold of an '87 on 340 rack you'll probably be OK ...
Cheers
Tom
360, 340 RHD CH -251114
3292863
340 RHD CH 251115-
3210923
It may not be a big deal, perhaps the T-piece is interchangeable, but perhaps someone else can help with this?
The 1987 model year began with CH 241000 so if you get hold of an '87 on 340 rack you'll probably be OK ...
Cheers
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
Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
I have a rack, one my parents driveway. I only took it off as I swaped it whilst my engine was out of Kar, from memory the track rods are good. Problem is it's on the island, so I'm guessing this isn't a huge amount of use?Ian Mac wrote:Thanks Steve,
Dai currently only supplies camber-adjustable top mountings although he is looking at getting original spec rubber ones reproduced in time. Given the low mileage I'll strip it down and have a look to see what it needs - a bit of grease hopefully......
I could still do with some info on the rack if anyone can help. Mine has a two bolt ' T ' fixing where it attaches to the steering damper. Are they all the same or is there more than one type?
Cheers,
Ian
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'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
'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
Re: Steering rack and strut top mounts
Probably not Chris but thanks anywayChris_C wrote:
I have a rack, one my parents driveway. I only took it off as I swaped it whilst my engine was out of Kar, from memory the track rods are good. Problem is it's on the island, so I'm guessing this isn't a huge amount of use?
There's someone selling a rack on Ebay with a "25mm T fitting". Mine has a T fitting but I've no idea where the 25mm measurement is taken. I've looked at various application charts and I can only see two racks listed; up to 1982 with a spline pinion and 1982 with a T bar pinion. Looks like taking a flyer on the one on Ebay and hoping for the best....
Ian
No Volvo 340 at present.
No Volvo 340 at present.