Steering Rack Failure - Page 3

ShadeTek · Jul 2nd, 2006, 22:16

....and some pics of the operation....patient is doing well....

Raise the body of the car thus giving clearance at the rear of the front suspension using two big trolly jacks.

The rack is wangled out the side.

The scissors jack is used to slowly offer up the rack pinion to the steering cloumn UJ. I had to put a loop of rope around the UJ and hammer it down to pull it onto the pinion. I am not going to drive it until my Magnefine filter arrives so I don't shredd this rack too. What a long job.....My body still hurts.

Prize to anyone who guesses which car the scissors jack comes from and extra points to the year of manufacture.

Jod T5 · Jul 3rd, 2006, 06:53

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

Prize to anyone who guesses which car the scissors jack comes from and extra points to the year of manufacture.

tek, looks like you had an eventful weekend and when the filter arrives you can scrub a task off the list...a real sod of a job done....well done

sissor jack....mmm i had one like that once.....a xj6....1990???
cheers
jod

ShadeTek · Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:59

I AM IMPRESSED! It is a JAG XJ6! The year is a 1994 though, so no bonus but you do know your stuff. My mate lined up the steering with two pieces of string and a tape measure. And you know what, it drives straighter than when Kwik-Fit lined it up with there laser computer.

Jod T5 · Jul 3rd, 2006, 08:38

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

My mate lined up the steering with two pieces of string and a tape measure. And you know what, it drives straighter than when Kwik-Fit lined it up with there laser computer.

....lol so who is suprised there??.....just reinforces my attitude.....if you want a job doing properly, do it yourself.......better job and alot cheaper...
cheers
jod

ajm · Jul 5th, 2006, 22:00

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

I AM IMPRESSED! It is a JAG XJ6!

I could only guess that it was British - the handle looks the same as the one supplied with Land Rovers for years. The rest of the jack looks rather different ;-)

Thanks for the pictures btw.

Cheers,

AJ

ajm · Jul 5th, 2006, 22:06

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

I AM IMPRESSED! It is a JAG XJ6!

I could only guess that it was British - the handle looks the same as the one supplied with Land Rovers for years. The rest of the jack looks rather different ;-)

Thanks for the pictures btw.

Cheers,

AJ

ShadeTek · Jul 6th, 2006, 18:58

Well I received the Magnefine filter 2 days after I fitted the rack which was a pain as I had to drain down the reservoir again. I fitted the filter 1/2 way down the return line which led to a big mess and spilled fluid as the fluid oozed back up the pipe when cut. I couldn't cut the pipe with the fan cowling in place so I had to remove it. Next time I replace it I should be able to unscrew the jubilee clips without removong the cowling. The under side of the engine looks like an oil bomb has gone off. Anyhow, all is done and hopefully no more rack problems.

Chris_Rogers · Jul 6th, 2006, 21:07

Some tips I've found useful for DIY wheel alignment:

I've had success with the 'trackrite' guage sold by Gunsons provided you can find a reasonably smooth level surface to use and keep the guage clean internally.

I've also used the poster paint stripe across the tyre method, again this requires a reasonably level smooth dry surface.

Both methods require patience but are effective on both front and rear wheels.

NugentS · Jul 8th, 2006, 22:30

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Originally Posted by ShadeTek

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

Right - thats does it I am now officially curious - surgery at the next service. (hopefully I will have forgotten by then)

Sean

ShadeTek · Jul 8th, 2006, 23:00

I was talking to the guy who does my MOTs and he says "GSF and ECP rebuilt racks are crap. If you want a decent rebuild, get one from Volvo". They charge twice as much but it lasts twice as long.

Just to make my day, some wee fkas ran their coins down the side of my car today. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

Jul 2nd, 2006, 22:16	#21
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	....and some pics of the operation....patient is doing well.... Raise the body of the car thus giving clearance at the rear of the front suspension using two big trolly jacks. The rack is wangled out the side. The scissors jack is used to slowly offer up the rack pinion to the steering cloumn UJ. I had to put a loop of rope around the UJ and hammer it down to pull it onto the pinion. I am not going to drive it until my Magnefine filter arrives so I don't shredd this rack too. What a long job.....My body still hurts. Prize to anyone who guesses which car the scissors jack comes from and extra points to the year of manufacture. __________________ 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

Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:59	#23
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I AM IMPRESSED! It is a JAG XJ6! The year is a 1994 though, so no bonus but you do know your stuff. My mate lined up the steering with two pieces of string and a tape measure. And you know what, it drives straighter than when Kwik-Fit lined it up with there laser computer. __________________ 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

Jul 6th, 2006, 18:58	#27
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	Well I received the Magnefine filter 2 days after I fitted the rack which was a pain as I had to drain down the reservoir again. I fitted the filter 1/2 way down the return line which led to a big mess and spilled fluid as the fluid oozed back up the pipe when cut. I couldn't cut the pipe with the fan cowling in place so I had to remove it. Next time I replace it I should be able to unscrew the jubilee clips without removong the cowling. The under side of the engine looks like an oil bomb has gone off. Anyhow, all is done and hopefully no more rack problems. __________________ 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; Jul 6th, 2006 at 19:04.

Jul 8th, 2006, 23:00	#30
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I was talking to the guy who does my MOTs and he says "GSF and ECP rebuilt racks are crap. If you want a decent rebuild, get one from Volvo". They charge twice as much but it lasts twice as long. Just to make my day, some wee fkas ran their coins down the side of my car today. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. __________________ 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; Jul 8th, 2006 at 23:02.

Jul 6th, 2006, 21:07	#28
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Some tips I've found useful for DIY wheel alignment: I've had success with the 'trackrite' guage sold by Gunsons provided you can find a reasonably smooth level surface to use and keep the guage clean internally. I've also used the poster paint stripe across the tyre method, again this requires a reasonably level smooth dry surface. Both methods require patience but are effective on both front and rear wheels.

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