birdii
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 02:44 PM |
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Escort MK2 Steering rack track rods
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
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 02:47 PM |
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Nope, you cant get new track rods. Though there was talk that Mk3 escort track rods fitted...
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 04:15 PM |
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If you do decide to bin it, I will swap for a standard Mk2 rack. If that's any good to you.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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birdii
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 08:28 PM |
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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?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 08:33 PM |
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Its a definate MOT failure...
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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DIY Si
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 08:37 PM |
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But threaded extensions are ok? So why do welded ones fail?
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pajsh
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 08:47 PM |
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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.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 08:54 PM |
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Steering section: Section C (static inspection), part d
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_220.htm
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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DIY Si
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| posted on 6/6/06 at 08:58 PM |
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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.
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