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Replacing steering rack gaiters....

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Sun, 15 Sep 2013 8:05 +0000
by leamyj
Have a friend who failed nct on, among other things, the steering gaiters, can anyone briefly outline the procedure to remove and replace these? also Robert, would you have a good pair in stock??
John
Re: Replacing steering rack gaiters....

Posted:
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 9:44 +0000
by interceptor
I just replaced mine and its a fairly simple job. Your local auto factors can supply them for ~€25 and it takes an hour or so to get them on. You need a balljoint splitter to get the track rod ends (carefully) off the hubs and you need fresh grease for the elbows that the gaiters go over but it's not rocket science.
Buy your mate a Haynes manual for his birthday!
'cpt
Re: Replacing steering rack gaiters....

Posted:
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:49 +0000
by leamyj
Thanks..now how the hell did I manage to post this in this section?..apologies...must stop this early morning surfing...
john
Re: Replacing steering rack gaiters....

Posted:
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 2:33 +0000
by MX5Spares
Yeah we have some on racks but for 25e new ,probably better.But try not to use the universal type as they are crap and dont fit properly resulting in tearing agin within the year