Morris Minor Owners Club

Posted: **Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:32 pm**

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

Posted: **Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:59 pm**

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

Posted: **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.

Posted: **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.

Posted: **Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:28 pm**

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

Posted: **Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:00 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:21 pm**

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

Posted: **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?

Posted: **Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:06 pm**

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