Are these still available or is there an alternative option

 

I'm looking for one of these currently just phoned up Ford who say it NLA but they would need to ring around to see if anyone has one. Quoted Ł96 for it though.

Let me know if you find one and where from and how much

 

Speak to Neil Adderley (Stixy) on www.fordsierraclub.co.uk.

He breaks Sierra models and has more than likely got a few lying around.

I'd be quick though, he is having a clearout ATM.

 

there must be some other option

mine was a mint new ford one but my exhaust mani leaked a bit and has now killed my one lol................ARSE

looks like i will have to get a bit more creative

 

Get on the web for LANDROVER bits, as a almost identical one is fitted to these, but MUCH stronger, just needs drilling and bolting.
NB this is for the flexy bit NOT the knuckle on the end of the steering shaft, as I assume this is what you are reffering to ?
tabetha

 

Got mine from Paul at North yorkshire RS Spares

was second hand but good as new

Col

 

Gonna replace mine too while I can get to it easily... Apparently you can use one from a Mk1 Escort with minor mods...

...Superflex do an uprated poly item (part no. SPF1159K) about Ł35ish I think.

Obviously old one has to be drilled out and new one fixed with short bolts... but being poly you won't have to replace it again!!!

This is what i'm gonna do anyway...

 

i phoned ford today about other bushes and asked about this to be told it was in stock at Ł1.??!

post a pic of the donut itself?

 

does the bush come off then as I though it was a one whole flexible coupling

have you got the finis code?

 

The rubber donut looks very similar to the one fitted to E30 BMW´s. Worth a try I would think.

 

I got a new VICO (VECO?) one from ebay last year when mine fell apart like an onion.

The rubber part between the two shafts is replaceable.

 

Just replaced the one on my saff,cost Ł10 from motor factors.Had a look at a land rover discovery one and it looks the same.

 

right im not very clued up here and thought i needed what you said! i've just come from ford where i bought a rubber donut, washer and clip thingymabobber. they are not part of the coupling tho. the coupling (as said above) is about Ł96 and now obsolete!

my bits were Ł3.30 odd NEVER bought parts so cheap

 

Lambchop can you post a pic of the part you have got please!

the bit I am after is round rubber bush type thingymabob near the bolt with blue paint in the pic

 

andy
i'll post a pic from home later nae bother

 

Lambchop

would you post the finis or part codes for the bits you bought as well please

 

no sweat mate they are on the receipt hopefully!

 

lambchop - it sounds like you've bought the bulkhead bearing. It's a ring and a collar with a triangle shaped hole in it?

You need that if you have play in the steering column. You check by holding it close to the end and wiggle it, any play change it.

 

I checked with FRAUD yesterday, no parts available other than the mentioned bulkhead bush, at about Ł3.50p.
tabetha

 

so how do u change said bulkhead bush,got my engine out at the mo,and my column has some play in it!as it nice and easy to get to now might as well change it now!is it striaght forward?

 

Easy to do, even with engine in.
Just move bottom part of column out of the way by removing column or sliding lower part up the sleeve, then take plastic part of the end, then prise out centre plastic piece of bush from the rubber outer in bulkhead, then remove rubber piece.
Re install in reverse order, making sure inner plastic piece of shaft is pushed fully into plastic piece within the rubber outer in bulkhead, then push the CLIP down to hold in position.
tabetha

 

Are we talking about the item shown in the picture at the top of the thread ??
I'm slightly confused... i know not easy !!!

 

Make sure you heat shield the new ones you fit

 

rsnissan, have you had any joy on this yet?

 

No mate I have not looked at this yet

I am wondering if i cant just take the rubber bush out and make something else fit? from a polybush maybe?

 

Andy,

I have taken my bush out now and have just ordered the Superflex one as in a previous post as I was having trouble finding one form my local motor factors as they don't stock them so couldn't have a nosey about. It should be here by the weekend so will have a go fitting it then.

I did see one on ebay for a MK2 Granada that looked very similar (the finis code they quote doesn't bring up anything), also Microcat listed various Finis Codes for the original part, the ones I got and the description are

6662306 - One listed for the 2wd saff
6662305 - OHC, or Cologne V6 or Peugeot Diesel 2.3 Less power steering
6662312 - Peugeot diesel 2.3 RHD, GB with power steering
1630797 - D, 2wd
6653228 - GB, 4wd

Just waiting on Peugeot to get back to me on whether they have one, also awaiting a response from Powerflex to see if they have anything.

Will keep you posted on how I get on

 

i took mine out and made a solid piece to replace it out of alloy. made not difference to the way it drove and its fit and forget.

 

I did wonder whether the bush was needed as after viewing a few other UJ's and seeing they don't have bushes I was starting to wonder if it was needed.

 

the steering intermidiate shaft shouuld be the same for all sierra/granadas without the adjustable column
or even with the adjustable column come to think of it

i know that the 4wd ones differ massivly and you can't swap them over s they are too long

 

shit i forgot about this! i remembered as i went back to ford this am and ordered the 4th piece of 4 on this puzzle.

yes it must be the bulkhead bearing that i have then as theres LOADS of play appeared in my steering

 

got home and the bush from superflex has arrived photo of the kit


this is the old joint removed from the car and bush out.



it all needs a little bit of work but you do need to rescue the two metal bushes, and push them into the two spare holes and cut to size. Then just need to drill the old fixings out, possibly get some more strengthening bars made up or see if I can get the old fixings out, oh and I need a couple of bolts

will be suggesting to superflex what to put in to make it properly fit

 

Got a new 4x4 one off the bay and got a m8 who is a welder to shorten it to the same length as 2wd one.

 

bpspa

How much was the poly bush ?

 

It was Ł42 including P&P, Part No SPF1159K. Going to try and get it all fitted back together today just need to get all the old rivets and that out and then it should be a case of bolting together and job done.

 

I did similar to above when mine went, But I bought a land Rover Discovery coupling 2nd hand ground off the rivets, then did the same with the ford one and bolted it together with 12.9 cap screws, then put a dab of weld on the nuts to make sure the MOT tester was happy that it wouldn't fall off, been great since. Only cost about a tenner and a bit of time.

 

what year and model was the discovery did it come off as I was going to have a look but none of the scrappy's round here had any and I couldn't find a picture of one so didn't really want to take a risk in getting one.

I have put mine back together now and all looks good. One question, is it better to use locking nuts on the bolts going through to hold it together or would I be just a safe with the normal nuts and a load of thread lock as that is what I have done so far but want to make sure its right before going down the road and finding out I can't turn

 

Exactly what I suggested towards the beginning of the thread!!!

 

The one I used was from a discovery 2 about 1996 I think, just in case anyone needs to know

 

e36 m3 evo donut fits like a glove.

hope that helps . cheap as chips too

 

Anyone had any success on this part, not sure best route to take
But need to get something sorted quickly while engine is out

Cheers