Mine has been rubbing on the engine mount slightly and is a little worn. Obviously I will be moving the mount, but if the column's made of solid bar I am happy it's still fine; if it's hollow I think the safest bet would be to replace.

Matt, the extended link is hollow tube.
cheers D

[Edited on 20/3/10 by Davg]

as said the bar is hollow.

stuart

Thanks guys, looks like I'll be needing to replace it then