Split steering gaitor.

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Johnny
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Split steering gaitor.

Post by Johnny »

Well the old girl has done it again. Yet another job to add to the list.

Just wondering if it is an easy or lengthy job replacing it as I'll be doing it myself.

Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

Post by Declan_Burns »

Johnny,
This might be worth trying.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MORRIS-MINOR-STEE ... 3efacf95cf
I haven't tried it myself but it might make life easier.
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

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For the extra work involved -I would take the TRE off - it's only an extra 2 minutes. Some of these replacement gaitors have been 'mentioned' as only having a short life........ As ever - if you can find a new-old-stock one, it's likely to be longer lasting! And just use good tie-wraps to secure it - no need for tricky metal bands. But do snip the ends of the tie wraps off neatly!
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

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It is another of those 15minute jobs :(
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

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Getting it onto the steering rack is a great laugh! Loads of washing up liquid to help it slip onto the steering rack and out of your hands at the same time....
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

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goes on easy with a slight twisting motion
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

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If you want 'fun' - try it on a TR7............Nightmare!
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Re: Split steering gaitor.

Post by LordAnthony »

The ones that Declan saw on eBay are good. I think they're better quality, or at least more flexible, than a set I bought from a Minor retailer. I ended up fitting the ebay ones in the end and slid them over the track rod end without too much trouble.
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