fermer Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi,I purchased a refurbished steering rack from EJWard in the summer, fitted it and all seemed to be ok. Since it's sat in the garage for the winter I noticed all the fluid had disappeared from the reservoir. On closer inspection there is a small continuous leak from the main body of the casing at the screw thread on the passenger side (see pictures).I have written to them and am waiting a reply (I will give them a call when their back from Xmas to see if they are willing to help fix the problem) although as it's outside the 14 day fault notification period I'm not sure how helpful they'll be.I did wounder if it might be possible to screw in the main body of the rack somehow or use gasket paste, but people on the TSSC forum suggested this was a bad idea and I should push for the company to rectify?I do wish I'd had my own unit refurbished and not exchanged it, you live and learn! Thought I'd see if anyone on this forum had any thoughts, although I appreciate it's probably the same circle of people!Thanks,Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastblatt Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 While we're on the subject or steering racks mine has play in it. Is there any way of tightening it up or adjusting it to reduce this play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermer Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Having read lots of threads on steering racks I believe this can be done but only during refurbishment by doing somthing to the insides of the rack. If I find where it says this I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 depends where the play is - if it's in the rack and pinion teeth then I don't know. If its in the inner ball joints on the track rods, then this can be rectified by removing or refitting shims (can't remember which!).Re your leak, give EJW a ring, I've had to send parts back before - they could not be more helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 1741 wrote:While we're on the subject or steering racks mine has play in it. Is there any way of tightening it up or adjusting it to reduce this play? I've just taken my rack out to find why my steering wheel is sloppy before anything moves (Is this the problem you have?).Some of the play is in the lower shaft u/j's but most of it is that the roll pin shown arrowed (left arrow) in the photo has become loose in the hole . Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 sorry ,double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make mine a V8 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Steve, you are doing a lot of work to that car at the moment. Have you started the clutch project as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Mad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 fermer: The 14 day fault notification period is just a red herring; your consumer rights in law will apply (item should be fit for purpose and of merchantable quality etc). Make sure you complain in writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Mad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 stagdad wrote:I've just taken my rack out to find why my steering wheel is sloppy before anything moves (Is this the problem you have?).Some of the play is in the lower shaft u/j's but most of it is that the roll pin shown arrowed (left arrow) in the photo has become loose in the hole . Cheers SteveSteve, I think this must be quite common; I have had this problem and I fitted a solid pin in place of the roll pin; countersunk the ends and peened over the pin to retain it. Much stronger than the roll pin, which can get damaged by turning the rack with the engine off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 2854 wrote:Steve, I think this must be quite common; I have had this problem and I fitted a solid pin in place of the roll pin; countersunk the ends and peened over the pin to retain it. Much stronger than the roll pin, which can get damaged by turning the rack with the engine off. Good Idea Chris,I did order a 5mm roll pin to go in place of the 4mm one but a solid one makes sence.Did you find a hardened pin? I usually use a masonary nail (OBO) for things like that as they are very hard.Don't think you need to peened it over though as it will be held by the outer fitting of the lower shaft ,also you might want to take it out again.I'll try and find an interferance fit.Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 2803 wrote:Steve, you are doing a lot of work to that car at the moment. Have you started the clutch project as well?Not this session Graham ,maybe next winter as my clutch is quite good at the moment.I have just fitted a front bib spoiler like Russes though,can't decide if I should paint it white or leave it black though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagmuffin Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 steve, ithink after 30 plus years i little play is probably expected and i see no reason to change from the initial design spec sellox/roll pins should do fine in the next up size and should probably last another 30yrs plus before you need to strip it out again ;) if this was a problem area the designers wre not stupid and would of specked something of greater strength ,it lasted this long and thats much more than they would of planned for.if your still unsure you could fit a taper pin little more work but an enginneered solution.steve....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 1298 wrote:steve, ithink after 30 plus years i little play is probably expected and i see no reason to change from the initial design spec sellox/roll pins should do fine in the next up size and should probably last another 30yrs plus before you need to strip it out again ;) if this was a problem area the designers wre not stupid and would of specked something of greater strength ,it lasted this long and thats much more than they would of planned for.if your still unsure you could fit a taper pin little more work but an enginneered solution.steve.......................Thanks Steve ,congrats on braking your duck ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesoid Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 stagdad wrote:Not this session Graham ,maybe next winter as my clutch is quite good at the moment.I have just fitted a front bib spoiler like Russes though,can't decide if I should paint it white or leave it black though.steve, is this the TR6 spoiler?, did it take much cutting to make it fit. oh and happy new yearIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermer Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi,Thanks for your thoughts on the leaking issue.I am intrigued by this "pin" though, neither the steering rack I took out or received had a pin. Are all racks of the same design or did they change through the years. I just bolted the U/J tight to the spines with the bolt (seems to hold fine). Should reconditioned steering racks come with his "pin" or do they expect your original to have one whihc you reuse. Thanks,Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 2798 wrote:steve, is this the TR6 spoiler?, did it take much cutting to make it fit. oh and happy new yearIanHi Ian,happy new year to you and yours also,yep it's the TR6 one .I got it off Alan 157.7 .Ive managed to fit it straight on with no cutting,just put in 5x 4mm rivnuts,only trouble is i cant stand back and look at it square on yet untill its up and running.Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 3018 wrote:Hi,Thanks for your thoughts on the leaking issue.I am intrigued by this "pin" though, neither the steering rack I took out or received had a pin. Are all racks of the same design or did they change through the years. I just bolted the U/J tight to the spines with the bolt (seems to hold fine). Should reconditioned steering racks come with his "pin" or do they expect your original to have one whihc you reuse. Thanks,PaulPaul ,you may not have noticed the pin as it would have been flush with the shaft ,I had tapped it almost out when I took that photo,The slop in it would have measured 5 mm at the steering wheel outer edge so I'm confident I have found my problem.Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make mine a V8 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Steve,I have a similar amount of play on the steering with a recon rack. Is this pin accessable with the rack on the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 2803 wrote:Steve,I have a similar amount of play on the steering with a recon rack. Is this pin accessable with the rack on the car?you might be able to see it Graham but you would have to remove the lower shaft first which I guess is only possable after removing either the rack or the steering column as it is trapped between the 2 . and then you probably wouldn't be able to do anything with it as regards drilling for a larger pin as you just wouldn't get a drill in there. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastblatt Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I think mine was a recon rack (before I bought the car a year ago). This is good info about the pin, Thanks Stagdad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make mine a V8 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I will leave that for now then Steve. On the advice of Russ, I need to get my tracking sorted. The steering is really good but has a small amount of play when stationary - 5 or so mm. so will leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermer Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi,Thought I better post that I have now spoken to the guys at EJward and have discussed my problem with the steering rack and they have agreed to take back the steering rack and fix or replace.I now just have to remove it from the car (easy) and then find a suitable box to ship it in (hard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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