Re: Flunk inspection/took my steering rack apart
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Re: Flunk inspection/took my steering rack apart



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, johndmc57@xxxx wrote:
> I went for an inspection, did not pass because the mechanics said 
my 
> steering rack had a bad bushing and too much play in it. I 
questioned 
> their opinion and took my steering rack apart. I mean really apart 
> (everything). Suprise, there are no bushings in the steering rack. 
> Tommorrow I am going to take it to the inspection station and show 
> these guys there are no bushings in the rack. My question is, would 
> lack of oil cause play in the rack, mine was almost dry, and what 
> would you put in for oil after I fix any leak.
> john

OK I now know that the steering rack is supposed to have support 
bushings in the ends. Why they are not there is anyones guess. I 
guess the safety inspection I flunked served me well. The vendor does 
not sell the bushings by themselves so I have asked Dave here to tell 
me what the bushings are made from and I am going to have them made 
at a machine shop. I just can't afford $400 for two bushings.
john






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