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(Message started by: WAYNE on Feb 10^th, 2009, 10:31pm)

Title: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by WAYNE on Feb 10^th, 2009, 10:31pm

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.

Regards

Wayne

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 11^th, 2009, 1:22am

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 :)

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by WAYNE on Feb 11^th, 2009, 8:12am

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?

Regards

Wayne

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Simmo on Feb 11^th, 2009, 8:33am

Wayne, Have you read This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/srackrepair.htm)?. ;)

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Tompion on Feb 11^th, 2009, 10:44am

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.

Dave

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Feb 11^th, 2009, 8:53pm

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 ;D

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Simmo on Feb 11^th, 2009, 8:55pm

on 02/11/09 at 20:53:31, Scorpio_Mike wrote:

Changing the complete rack is probably far simpler than trying to change the tie-rods.
2 hours including tea breaks and chin wagging ;D

Now I wonder how you know that!!. ;D :D

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Feb 11^th, 2009, 9:47pm

on 02/11/09 at 20:55:14, Simmo wrote:

Now I wonder how you know that!!. ;D :D

Simmo and myself offer a local Scorpio steering rack fitting service at very reasonable rates ;D

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by gozz on Feb 11^th, 2009, 10:12pm

I reckon those lads are a couple of 'rack eteers' ;D
GOZZ.

Title: Re: steering rack,spindle rods
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 12^th, 2009, 3:42pm

2 hours to fit a steering rack, including tea breaks ???.........slackers ;D