PS Steering judder pt3

[Ross 63]

Have you tried some seal conditioner in the fluid? It transformed mine from borderline un-drivable to absolutely perfect. Worn rack seals would be my guess for both mine and yours:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182746594587

[SwannyUK]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

On a slightly different note, the seam where the inner wing joins the chassis member is starting to bubble with rust. Best caught early, wire brush it then use something like Jenolite or Kurust to convert the rust and then get some paint on it - Kurust is fairly liquid, apply it generously so it runs down between the inner wing and chassis member to bits you can't get at. It's a common place for all 7/9xx to rust but once prevented it should last a good few years more.

Thanks! I'm planning on getting on that come spring while I get some welding done at the front of the front arches. I'm so glad there's loads of space in these engine bays.

Originally Posted by 360beast

Looks like it is rusting below the bonnet release cable grommet too, a common rot spot that allows water in to the footwell.

Which grommet is that on the picture, I can't see for looking?

Originally Posted by Ross 63

Have you tried some seal conditioner in the fluid? It transformed mine from borderline un-drivable to absolutely perfect. Worn rack seals would be my guess for both mine and yours:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182746594587

I have not tried it, but it might be worth a punt. Ta!

[360beast]

I've circled the rust for you, the grommet is a bit more up and to the left on the bulkhead.

[SwannyUK]

Originally Posted by 360beast

I've circled the rust for you, the grommet is a bit more up and to the left on the bulkhead.

Ah gotcha, thanks!

[SwannyUK]

Originally Posted by Ross 63

Have you tried some seal conditioner in the fluid? It transformed mine from borderline un-drivable to absolutely perfect. Worn rack seals would be my guess for both mine and yours:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182746594587

Well, I think we have a winner. The instructions say to top up the reservoir as it loses fluids, but it really doesnt leak, so I extracted some of the fluid with a large syringe, and liberally added the product.

I took it for a drive, found a carpark and drove left lock, right lock in figures of 8's, and as I did it it eliminated all the judder. I think we can safely say that the issue is with the rack, and while this temporary measure is mighty impressive, I'll take a look at a replacement in due time.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

[Ross 63]

Originally Posted by SwannyUK

Well, I think we have a winner. The instructions say to top up the reservoir as it loses fluids, but it really doesnt leak, so I extracted some of the fluid with a large syringe, and liberally added the product.

I took it for a drive, found a carpark and drove left lock, right lock in figures of 8's, and as I did it it eliminated all the judder. I think we can safely say that the issue is with the rack, and while this temporary measure is mighty impressive, I'll take a look at a replacement in due time.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

Great result. The lucas conditioner is amazing stuff. Mine's still going strong.

[SwannyUK]

Further to the conditioner, I've had 4 new tyres, and the rare occurrence of judder has become even rarer. I'll need a new rack at some point, but it goes to show all the things that can contribute to it.