Is it possible to buy new track rods rather than a complete new steering rack? If so then where might i be able to get some from?
I bought a second hand quick rack not so long back and it had been modified with extensions welded into the track rod's. I realise now that this is an SVA fail. Seems a shame if i can't replace the track rods, the whole lot will be for the bin!
Cheers

Nope, you cant get new track rods. Though there was talk that Mk3 escort track rods fitted...

David

If you do decide to bin it, I will swap for a standard Mk2 rack. If that's any good to you.

Have i got it right that welded extensions are not SVA friendly? I have just had a brief look in the manual and couldn't really see a reason why its not good enough?

Its a definate MOT failure...

But threaded extensions are ok? So why do welded ones fail?

Mine has welded extensions and passed SVA twice with different examiners (it's a long story).

One of the things I'll change though in the fullness of time.

As for MOT............ask me in 3 years.

Steering section: Section C (static inspection), part d

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_220.htm

David

So, would that mean that having a rack shortened by welding is also a failure? I haven't done this, but it was mentioned recently on here.