steering rack dampers

Post by **Willie** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:32 pm

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy new steering rack dampers??

Post by **simmitc** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:59 pm

Sorry if I'm being thick, but what on earth are those when they're at home?

Post by **Willie** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:01 pm

On the steering racks there are two spring loaded pads which prevent rattle.
They are adjusted by removal of shims but eventually wear out.

Post by **les** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:18 pm

Well I've never managed to find any! esm don't list them, but maybe worth a call. When leyland dealers still had spares for the morris, one once informed me that the small damper was no longer available then! I suppose they could be made at a push.

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:28 pm

I'll make some calls tommorow for you and see what turns up !!

Post by **Willie** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:00 am

Cheers Jonathon, put me down for two plus some shims!!

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:21 pm

Will do. No luck on friday, but will try again this coming week, hang tight!!

Post by **Axolotl** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:33 pm

Put this another way, if you can't get the dampers, what do you do if your steering rack rattles?

Post by **Willie** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:06 pm

1. make sure it had EP oil in it! then 2. fit an exchange unit.