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Author: Subject: Sierra Steering Column Bush. The Triangular One?
AntonUK

posted on 30/12/17 at 10:10 PM Reply With Quote
Sierra Steering Column Bush. The Triangular One?

I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?

I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms

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kingster996

posted on 30/12/17 at 10:35 PM Reply With Quote
Pretty sure my old column is in the garage somewhere, complete with bush.

Will try and get time to look tomorrow for you.






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Mash

posted on 30/12/17 at 10:49 PM Reply With Quote
Aye, failing that, I may have one too, I'll have a look tomorrow....
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CosKev3

posted on 31/12/17 at 09:02 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by AntonUK
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?

I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms

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Not sure what you've been searching!!!

Just type 'sierra steering column bush' into Ebay,you get at least 15 to choose from

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kingster996

posted on 31/12/17 at 09:47 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by CosKev3
quote:
Originally posted by AntonUK
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?

I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms

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Not sure what you've been searching!!!

Just type 'sierra steering column bush' into Ebay,you get at least 15 to choose from


Ah but that’s the grey bush, the white one pictured is harder to find






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AntonUK

posted on 31/12/17 at 02:26 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by kingster996
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Originally posted by CosKev3
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Originally posted by AntonUK
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?

I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms

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Not sure what you've been searching!!!

Just type 'sierra steering column bush' into Ebay,you get at least 15 to choose from


Ah but that’s the grey bush, the white one pictured is harder to find


Ha, I was expecting somone to say that, thus the photo....

Kingster & Mash if you could that would be great.





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CosKev3

posted on 31/12/17 at 02:37 PM Reply With Quote
Oh I hadn't looked at pic!

I would say that's part of column,as it doesn't wear in normal use they would never make replacements?

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kingster996

posted on 31/12/17 at 09:38 PM Reply With Quote
Not had a chance today but will definitely be able to check tomorrow






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rusty nuts

posted on 1/1/18 at 12:39 PM Reply With Quote
The triangular bush was always supplied as part of the steering column bush kit in the past, not sure if it still is but would have thought so
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CosKev3

posted on 1/1/18 at 02:23 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
The triangular bush was always supplied as part of the steering column bush kit in the past, not sure if it still is but would have thought so


You've made the same mistake as me!!!

Look at his pic,he's after the white insert from the collapsible section of the column,which I'm pretty sure would come with the column and won't be avaliable separately as they never wear.

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JeffHs

posted on 1/1/18 at 02:24 PM Reply With Quote
I think that bush is an integral part of the column when it's manufactured and is not replaceable. It's what allows the column to collapse under impact. It's a nylon type material that is presumably crushed/heated to fit the inner and outer shafts together and small extruded pips pop through holes in the outer shaft to keep it located. The pips break under impact and the inner shaft slides in.
I bust one trying to remove a steering wheel many years ago. I put the shafts back where they should be then drilled through the bush where the pips were and replaced it with a 4 mm ali pin (knitting needle!). I reasoned that that had about the same strength as the original pips so would let go in an impact and it worked for years.

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AntonUK

posted on 1/1/18 at 05:32 PM Reply With Quote
I bust mine trying to assemble the column to a power steering motor. Had to tap the shaft on and hit the plastic in error. doh!

It seems Ive only broken the outer rim and the main part of the bush is is still ok. Not sure if serviceable though...

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kingster996

posted on 1/1/18 at 09:24 PM Reply With Quote
Due to the ancient forum software pics from my phone fail to upload to the photo archive. I do wish it would get brought up to date so that it works with mobiles but guess that’s not happening any time soon.

Anyway here’s a link to a photo or two of the column I have - note the lock has been removed, but does have the other bush that everyone is keen to point to as well

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Can’t really split it so how about the whole lot for £20

[Edited on 1/1/18 by kingster996]






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Mopple

posted on 1/1/18 at 09:52 PM Reply With Quote
On my Sierra column the bushes were raptured and started to move. To fix them I used countersunk rivets.
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CosKev3

posted on 1/1/18 at 09:58 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by kingster996
Due to the ancient forum software pics from my phone fail to upload to the photo archive. I do wish it would get brought up to date so that it works with mobiles but guess that’s not happening any time soon.

Anyway here’s a link to a photo or two of the column I have - note the lock has been removed, but does have the other bush that everyone is keen to point to as well

pic 1
pic2
pic 3


Can’t really split it so how about the whole lot for £20

[Edited on 1/1/18 by kingster996]


Photos upload fine onto here off my mobile phone

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The Knobs

posted on 21/4/18 at 05:46 PM Reply With Quote
I have play in that same bush and cannot see a way of fixing it, any help appreciated.
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The Knobs

posted on 30/4/18 at 09:00 PM Reply With Quote
Will be trying to rectify this at weekend hopefully so will see how it goes
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nick205

posted on 1/5/18 at 12:20 PM Reply With Quote
Have you tried a Ford main dealer?

If you show them the photo they may be able to supply the bush (or a kit with the bush).

My local main dealer (Winchester) parts counter were very helpful during my MK Indy build.

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