Einar Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Then I proceed to the next issue as the handbrake problem has been solved in a previous thread. I’m going to change the steering rack with a new one. Earlier I’ve come over an article in The Courier by John Thomason in the July issue 2004: http://vitesse.no/Projects/Winter-2008-2009/TheCourier289-SteeringRack.pdf . On the last page he mentions a small nylon button that should sit in a hole under the mounting brackets to reduce rattle in the rack – see picture. The new rack has this hole, but Rimmer has not heard about it, does not stock it and it is not listed in the parts list. Have anyone any experience with this – is it really necessary? And where can I possibly get it? (Yes, I can make one – should not be difficult). The mounting brackets on my car are the “new†aluminum type – not rubber type. Does anyone have any input or feedback upon this issue….. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 You can not fit the nylon button with solid mounts, it will lock the rack solid.They do stop the rattle on rubber mount equipped cars. I am surprised Rimmers had never heard if them....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 On mine the solid mount doesn't overlap the button hole. I have the button held in with a strip of rubber secured with a jubilee clip.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks, and due to the solid rack mount the “case is solvedâ€: not needed. And the mounts may not overlap the hole ……. time will show when mounting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=7983 Item 66I need to get (buy/make) a couple myself.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Nick_Jones wrote:On mine the solid mount doesn't overlap the button hole. I have the button held in with a strip of rubber secured with a jubilee clip.NickDitto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 think there are two lengths of ally mounts out there for after market sales ,the general short one leaves the hole in open air , lets the button drop out and allows water 'IN' the jubilee clip is an idea used by many, and yes Moss is the only place I have ever seen this little gem listed yes it is a rack damper device to stop chatter from the passenger side rack/bush on rough surfaces Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks again - ordered it form Moss. Just in case, I may do as Nick has done :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Also available with Rimmer: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-145108 Strange they didn't know about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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