series 2 failed MOT on steering OSF steering rack exssesive movement ? there is definately something wrong as it doesnt turn in very sharp when turnning right seam lazy ?

question is what exactly do i fix/change he said it was the bushes. I have replaced bushes show in picture below no. 2 and 3 there was nothing wrong with old ones?



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Just stick a whole new rack on it dude.

Just dont buy a ford one! they are mega expensive. There are plenty of pattern ones of good quality (around Ł60).

 

Might be internals of the Steering rack. There isn't alot else other than Track Rod Ends.

 

just had 2 new track rod ends on whilst i was at it just a fooked rack put a whole one on ?

i am off to unit now mate has prices for steering racks are they easy too do ?

 

easy to do, but little akward to get some of the bolts off (the ones on the gearbox side)

make sure u got a wobble bar in u're tool kit!!!

 

are there just them 4 bolts holding it on then obviously track rod ends then just pull it away for the steering column ?

as i have just had them 4 bolts off to change bushes pmsl

 

yup 4 bolts bolted to the bulk head, and the actual steering bit clamped the column.

its more fiddly than complicated.

one of the bolts is very hard to get to with the gearbox and craddle in place but I managed to get to it with a wobble bar.

 

just which one to buy now

Burton power sell standard one at Ł53.45 INC VAT (exchange) or one from
Quaife "RHD FORD ESCORT MK3/4 FWD QUICK RACK & PINION KIT
2.78 turns lock to lock" for just Ł72 is it worth the extra Ł20 for a quick rack maybe ?

 

I've got a QH one on mine, was about Ł60 I think.

AndyRST has a quick rack on his, I think he quite rates it, but but I think it makes the steering heavier.

 

not meithered about heavey steering realy if i guna do it may as well try and make it better whilst i at it, just hope theres no big waiting list no MOT left on car now

anywhere else do quick racks ?

demon tweeks dont for mine just direct from quaife?

 

burton will have em in stock mostly likey?

or try cossymad / mike rainbird. They can usually get bits like that.

 

burton only sell standard racks not quick from wot i can see wil try quaife now see how quick it can be here

 

I thought andy got his from burton.

 

did a search and his came from rally design i think

 

5-6 weeks from quaife theres none ready

 

ah bugger, does ralley design not have any in stock then?

 

will search for their contact ang on

 

Im anging

 

pmsl

found number rang un they have 1 in stcok

2.4 instead of 2.78 so slightey better Ł82 delivered tamoz or wednesday

Cheers for help as always mate

 

sorted!