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by retyred brummie
Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Steering rack rubber bellows
Replies: 3
Views: 970

Steering rack rubber bellows

Just noticed one of my bellows have parted company with the rack, so I need to replace asap. Does anyone know if it can be replaced insitu or do you have to take the whole rack off. Looks as if it has never been off before (1961 948) Currently plastered in black underseal. Is it better to refill wit...
by retyred brummie
Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: VIN no explained please
Replies: 26
Views: 4491

Re: VIN no explained please

Thanks again brucek. I strayed from the topic a little but your info on changing to the 1098 engine very useful, I shall keep to the 948 unless I get problems. Moving over to steering rack now.
by retyred brummie
Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: VIN no explained please
Replies: 26
Views: 4491

Re: VIN no explained please

Thank you Brucek. It does have a 948cc engine albeit not the original. Goes well but has a rattle when warm under no load condition, but put your foot down or take it off and it disappears. Someone suggested this is quite common on most A series engines and not to worry, could be little ends. Car ca...
by retyred brummie
Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: VIN no explained please
Replies: 26
Views: 4491

Re: VIN no explained please

recently purchased a 1961 registered convertible with VIN No MAT3/872584 can anyone tell me what the 3/ refers to?