Hi, I'm new to the site and I'm a bit of a cheat, I bought my racing Locost from Mike Saunders, who raced it last year in the 750MC series.
I intend to do the season next year, and have spent the last couple of months testing and getting to know the car and the way it drives. I intend to spend the winter fettling and replacing worn parts.
I have a question about the steering rack:-

i noticed that there was a fair amount of play in the steering so after some investigation found that there is some play in the track rod on one side, I suspect there is a worn bush and my question is, are the bushes in the track rod ends the only things to investigate or are there other possibilities hidden away in the rack itself. Since it's only one rod, can I assume it's the rod-end? As both rod-ends are looking a little sorry for themselves I am planning to replace them, but might I have to look elsewhere for the source of the problem?

Sorry if this is a complete numpty question, but all this is new to me (although I'm enjoying the tinkering) - my father in law is an automotive negineer who builds racing cars for a living, but I want to do as much as possible myself with this car instead of taking the easy route and learning nothing.

[Edited on 11/4/02 by Mark Benson]

There could be a couple of places where play could be generated. It could be the bushes in which the rack slides in, or it could be the inner track control arm joint. Slide the gaitor off and 'work' the play, and all will be revealed.........
HTH Stu.

play in the rack is normally in the ball joint on the side rod,most rack re conners can sort it out for a drink for you or flog you a recon for about £30

Thanks guys, with your help the problem has been tracked down (both the ball joint and inside the rack itself) and is in the process of being sorted (for the price of a pint or four ).