sonic
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posted on 10/7/16 at 07:35 PM |
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Track rod end info
Hi guys
I have an MK Indy built using Sierra Cosworth running gear, I want to change my track rod end as the steering feels a bit notchy, took the track rods
off today so I can get 2 new ones.
As most motor factors these days want a reg no to work to so they can identify the right bits that isn't going to help them being registered as
am MK etc
So do I just take the old ones along and say they are off a Seirra circa 88 or do I need to ask for something specific ?
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Nickp
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posted on 10/7/16 at 08:44 PM |
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Plenty on ebay- Ford Sierra Track/Tie Rod Ends All Models inc Cosworth..Pair
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hizzi
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posted on 10/7/16 at 09:07 PM |
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its handy having a reg number from a car the same as your donor for ordering parts, have a look on autotrader etc
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britishtrident
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posted on 10/7/16 at 10:35 PM |
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Notch steering feel is a symptom of steering universal joint problems, a track rod end problem would give steering wander and or premature tyre wear.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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sonic
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posted on 11/7/16 at 05:14 PM |
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Thanks guys, took the old ones to a motor factors today and have got 2 new ones. the old ends were really stiff and hard to move, the new ones feel
totally different.
thanks for your help
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britishtrident
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posted on 11/7/16 at 05:52 PM |
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The excessive initial stiffness won't have any appreciable bad effect -- what matters with track rod ends is any free play ie: lost motion.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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