Anyone got a spare nylon plug that screws into the bottom of the column to keep the tension on the rack and pinion, There appears to be two types, mine has not got the allen key for releasing it but the other type. Can they be got in alloy? Any place still sell them? David

Hmmm - no replies. Probably cos nobody knows what you're talking about Me included.

What nylon plug? Got a photo? Are you sure you have a Sierra column?

Liam

Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Are you talking about the rack (goes at the front of the car) and not the column (bit with steering wheel attached)?

Using an escort rack - sorry can't help!

Liam

I think lolocost sell them for £2.50 ish

I think he means the rack damper.

Sorry if you did not understand . It is the nylon screw that holds the rack tensioner in place on the steering unit. Does this help. David

have to say you've lost me - have you got a pic of the parts you're talking of?

Snoopy, right first time, spoke to phil , was not sure he had any, can they be got in alloy or what is the thread.

I've got one of these in my Escort rack too. It is a femail hex nylon screw, about 7/8" in diameter. I think this is rare, though, because no one knew what i was talking about a few months ago.

My rack is from Westfield. Perhaps they can help.

--Chris

Snoppy, how much tension or load do you put on the rack with the large plastic nut. I have turned up an alloy one which cures the trouble. By the way for your information and the other lads on the forum the circlip supplied with the quickrack is about .5mm to thick for the grove. I opened the grove up and everything is perfect. What do you recommend for steering stops on the rack. David