Steering Rack Failure - Page 2

ajm · Jun 20th, 2006, 16:58

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

I did this by leaving the front and rear wheels on the ground, loosening off the front suspension bolts, removing the rear suspension bolts(on the front chassis) and then jacking the car up leaving the running gear on the ground. I could then get a gap at the back of the chassis to wangle the rack out.

That's what I was envisaging when I last had the car on a ramp. Always nice to hear confirmation that it's a method that works though :-) Still sounds like a bit of a faff but it was never going to be easy :-|

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeTek

I must point out I did this at my friends place as he has a pit I could use. It makes life a lot easier.

I guessed that - either that, or you're considerably thinner than me (and I'm not exactly fat!) Fortunately I can get the car up on a ramp too - I can't see the job being possible otherwise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeTek

Where I get my MOTs done said a leaking rack is an MOT fail. Can anyone verify this?

I can't confirm it, but I'd not be surprised. I was fully expecting it to fail last time round but fortunately it was a very wet day so there wasn't much evidence of the leak. It's not a huge leak anyway - if it were, I'd have sorted it by now.

Cheers,

AJ

ShadeTek · Jun 20th, 2006, 17:33

I'm trying to find a retro-fit in-line steering fluid filter. There's mention of one but no contact details. Has anyone got any info they can pass on?

SIAMBLUE · Jun 20th, 2006, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve-850T5

Tek, you must be one of the unluckiest guys i know!! Something else to add to your list of bits fallen off.

Might as well do that CV boot while you're dirty eh!

Good luck mate

Steve

Who needs ICE
T5 at full throttle....
Open the window and floor it

I am sorry but i think that accolade goes to Dipsta,

Gary,

NugentS · Jun 21st, 2006, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeTek

I'm trying to find a retro-fit in-line steering fluid filter. There's mention of one but no contact details. Has anyone got any info they can pass on?

Either IPD
or
Emerging Enterprises Inc, 15275 Stony Creek Way, Ste.A, Noblesville, IN 46460
www.emergingent.com

Sean

ShadeTek · Jun 21st, 2006, 15:16

Big Thanks NugentS, EXACTLY whatI'm looking for. Does anyone know of any U.K. suppliers?

ShadeTek · Jun 21st, 2006, 15:47

Found a supplier on eBay. If anyone else wants one they are here:-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...9331QQtcZphoto

They allegedly filter out over 99% of all debris floating about your steering fluid which beats a flush using virgin dextrone at £12 a bottle.. Has micropore filters and a strong magnet. Only $20 plus shipping. Wish I had fitted one last time I changed the rack and I wouldn't be having this aggro all over again. Let that be a lesson.

NugentS · Jun 22nd, 2006, 09:16

I bought mine from Aus - and bought a batch of em (I still have 4 in my parts box). Use them on the power steering and the autobox

They don't seem to have done any damage as yet - although wether they are doing any good - who knows. I suppose I ought to hack one up one of these days after its come off the car and have a look at what is inside - but I just can't be bothered.

Make sure you buy a couple as they reccomend putting one on initially for
a "short" time and then another for a longer period...

Sean

ShadeTek · Jun 22nd, 2006, 09:36

If I buy two together, I then go over the exempt from import duty limit and I get hammered for tax and then again for "duty collection" by the courier. I think the limit is £15, but correct me if I am wrong. What We need is a British supplier. Magnefine do supply OEM to Ford, so maybe they are available over the counter from Ford spares parts department.

ShadeTek · Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by NugentS

They don't seem to have done any damage as yet - although wether they are doing any good - who knows. I suppose I ought to hack one up one of these days after its come off the car and have a look at what is inside - but I just can't be bothered.

Let me help you there. Here's one before, and one after allegedly some use.

ShadeTek · Jun 22nd, 2006, 12:19

In fact, if you aint got a filter fitted or change your fluid regularly, you may get this.

Lots of lovely fluid and grazed nuckles/wallet.

Jun 20th, 2006, 17:33	#12
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I'm trying to find a retro-fit in-line steering fluid filter. There's mention of one but no contact details. Has anyone got any info they can pass on? __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Jun 21st, 2006, 15:16	#15
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Big Thanks NugentS, EXACTLY whatI'm looking for. Does anyone know of any U.K. suppliers? __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Jun 21st, 2006, 15:47	#16
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Found a supplier on eBay. If anyone else wants one they are here:- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...9331QQtcZphoto They allegedly filter out over 99% of all debris floating about your steering fluid which beats a flush using virgin dextrone at £12 a bottle.. Has micropore filters and a strong magnet. Only $20 plus shipping. Wish I had fitted one last time I changed the rack and I wouldn't be having this aggro all over again. Let that be a lesson. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301 Last edited by ShadeTek; Jun 21st, 2006 at 16:27.

Jun 22nd, 2006, 09:36	#18
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	If I buy two together, I then go over the exempt from import duty limit and I get hammered for tax and then again for "duty collection" by the courier. I think the limit is £15, but correct me if I am wrong. What We need is a British supplier. Magnefine do supply OEM to Ford, so maybe they are available over the counter from Ford spares parts department. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301 Last edited by ShadeTek; Jun 22nd, 2006 at 10:32.

Jun 22nd, 2006, 12:19	#20
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	In fact, if you aint got a filter fitted or change your fluid regularly, you may get this. Lots of lovely fluid and grazed nuckles/wallet. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 86000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301

Jun 22nd, 2006, 09:16	#17
NugentS Me Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 11:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the UK	I bought mine from Aus - and bought a batch of em (I still have 4 in my parts box). Use them on the power steering and the autobox They don't seem to have done any damage as yet - although wether they are doing any good - who knows. I suppose I ought to hack one up one of these days after its come off the car and have a look at what is inside - but I just can't be bothered. Make sure you buy a couple as they reccomend putting one on initially for a "short" time and then another for a longer period... Sean

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