Re: [DML] Re: Rack & Pinion determination-Grady Reply

[Christian Williams <delorean@xxxx>]

Heh, nothing like putting someone's name in your post to get them to
reply. :)

I haven't read all the posts on this topic, but let me tell you about my
steering problems.

My steering rack (1) was replaced earlier this year at DMC Garden Grove
and I had all sorts of problems with the replacement rack (2). There was
way too much slop in it. Every time I turned left and brought it back, the
steering wheel wouldn't come back to center (even though the car was going
straight). Dan (from DMC Garden Grove) sent another rebuilt rack (3) up
which a local shop put in. Again, same results. These racks were dirty,
the tie-rods flopped around freely, etc. Finally, I had Dan get one of Rob
Grady's racks (4) for me and send it up. When the part arrived it looked
completely different than the prior racks. It was sparkling clean, glass
beaded, brand new boots, tie-rods stiffer than... well, it was nice to
say the least. :)

The bottom line for steering racks? Rob Grady. Don't mess around with
steering racks. Mess around with trying to align your doors or trying to
come up with a way to keep fingerprints off the car.

-Christian
(Rob, I assume my check's in the mail?) :)

On Sat, 3 Jan 2004, Dave Swingle wrote:

> Rob has some difficulty getting this to the list and asked me to post
> the reply... Dave S
>
> -----------------------
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "PJ Grady Info" <info@xxxx>
> To: "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 6:58 PM
> Subject: RE: Talks to God
>
>
> I understand your dilemma. To the best of my knowledge the bearing is
> what is known as a "special". This is commonly done in the auto
> business by factories to keep people from putting generic components
> in their assemblies. There are many reasons for this.
- - - 

> he found inside it. Isn't anybody brave on this list? That's ok I
> won't tell either. I have more to lose than an owner does after all I
> have a DeLorean business. Several other people on this list have had
> similar problems with other vendors (are you listening Christian
> etc? - and what about your experiences Knut?) but no one speaks
> up...or it doesn't get past the moderators. I'll have more to say on
> this and other subjects at a later date.
>
> Happy New Year
>
> Rob Grady
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