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WAYNE
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steering rack,spindle rods
« on: Feb 10th, 2009, 10:31pm » |
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Hi Guys,
Has any one changed their spindle rods/connecting rods on their steering rack lately? as im about to try this and was wondering if Ford sell them as a pair or do you have to buy 2 no. Ford are saying they are 40 pound each and you have to buy 2 no, but im not sure if they are trying to ### me off, as ive heard they come as a pair at 40 pound+vat. If anyone knows or could find out, it would be much appreciated.
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Jonnycab
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #1 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 1:22am » |
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Do you mean the track rods ?.....you should be able to buy them separately from Ford & I think they are about £45 each. But go to a good motor factor & you'll get them for under £30 each 
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WAYNE
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #2 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 8:12am » |
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Its the rods between the steering rack and the track rod ends with the rubber gaiters over them, finis no 1029836.
i think i have some play in them so im going to change them and the track rod ends, any tips on doing this?
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #3 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 8:33am » |
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Wayne, Have you read This?. 
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #4 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 10:44am » |
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I bought one from fordpartsuk in Nov 07
Scorpio(+)"GB", DOHC 2.3 (145PS),4 Door Saloon, RHD
-Steering Tie Rod LH From: 15-10-1994 To: 15-07-1998
Part Number: 1029836(QTY1)
£39.73 inc post & VAT
I think there was a new one for £40 in the Parts For Sale section recently.
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #5 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 8:53pm » |
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If it was me I would just get a recon steering rack - about £100 with 12 months warranty.
IMHO not worth the trouble of trying to repair - chances are the seals will give out soon anyway.
Changing the complete rack is probably far simpler than trying to change the tie-rods.
2 hours including tea breaks and chin wagging 
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #6 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 8:55pm » |
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on Feb 11th, 2009, 8:53pm, Scorpio_Mike wrote:
Changing the complete rack is probably far simpler than trying to change the tie-rods.
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Now I wonder how you know that!!. 
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #7 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 9:47pm » |
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on Feb 11th, 2009, 8:55pm, Simmo wrote:
Now I wonder how you know that!!. |
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Simmo and myself offer a local Scorpio steering rack fitting service at very reasonable rates
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #8 on: Feb 11th, 2009, 10:12pm » |
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I reckon those lads are a couple of 'rack eteers'
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Re: steering rack,spindle rods
« Reply #9 on: Feb 12th, 2009, 3:42pm » |
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2 hours to fit a steering rack, including tea breaks  .........slackers
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