got a bit of up and down movement so would like to replace all the bushes on the column already got new track rod ends,rack mounting rubbers,new adjustable tca's but still got play in the steering, is it a difficult job to do and how many bushes,bearings are there etc ???

cheers

 

Have you thought about changing the steering rack?

 

I think it quite fiddley, need to do mine aswell, CarPartsExpress (think thats what he is called, Trader), he sells the kit for the bushes.

 

Not a fiddly job really, done it to two of my cars now. Just takes time getting the whole column out of the car. I got them from this guy on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-mk3-mk4...item256313c29e

He's a very helpful chap that can get his hands on most of these kind of little things.

Lee

 

http://www.carpartsexpress.co.uk/RS-...9-225-740-464/

 

Go with CarParts Express mate. Top bloke, sorted parts out for me in the past and couldn't have been happier.


Rob,

 

i got mine from ford last year only 15+vat trade for the full kit

 

I sell them for Ł14 INC vat.....and delivered and genuine

 

if you are getting up and down movement, sounds to me like the column hasnt been assembled properly or has come loose some where or could even be play in the UJ's in the column.

First off get someone to move the steering wheel for you while you check all the joints/mounts for play.
otherwise get the steering bush kit (as they are a good thing to change if its never been done) and reassemble you WHOLE column.