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littlesos
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 13 Location: LEICS
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Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 22:44 Post subject: Steering rack |
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My Delica recently started clonking during low speed steering. Obviously it was a ball joint or track rod end. WRONG!. The rack itself (in the steering rack) is clonking up and down.
Has anybody else had this? Are spares available for the rack if I tackle stripping it down or is it..........buy a new or recon? Any info would be appreciated. |
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Oldskool Beat Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 1582 Location: Corringham, Essex
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 17:05 Post subject: |
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Don't know if the L300 are the same setup as the L400 but I replaced the tie rod end on my L400 steering rack last year for £40+VAT for Mits main agent worth a call 8)
the price for a steering rack from Mits was scary _________________ Beat
I will not be held responsible for any loss of limbs or any other damage to Deli' or persons.
I am in no way a mechanic or auto electrician.
Just trying to help ;)
L400 LWB with toys |
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chiefie
Joined: 25 May 2004 Posts: 2163 Location: fleetwood lancashire
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 19:49 Post subject: |
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as beat has said, track rods are usually available separate, is the movement inside the boots on the rack?? if so it sounds like track rods to me
rik _________________ delicarik@hotmail.co.uk |
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billy bob
Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 1221 Location: Benwick, Nr March CAMBS
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 22:23 Post subject: |
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i agree oldskool beat, i had same prob nearly fell over when found out price of new one ,was also lucky enough to get away with tie rods . funny thing is mits told me they were special order as they had never sold one in the uk
andy _________________ Andy
94 blue over gray lwb royal exceed.
95 black mit's FTO gpx modding into plaything
97 red/black/silver honda CBR 1000 F
96 blue fiesta ghia auto |
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chiefie
Joined: 25 May 2004 Posts: 2163 Location: fleetwood lancashire
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 22:31 Post subject: |
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they wouldn't know that
only if that dealer had sold one before, or if they were available in UK
rik _________________ delicarik@hotmail.co.uk |
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billy bob
Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 1221 Location: Benwick, Nr March CAMBS
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 22:44 Post subject: |
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i don't know chiefie thats just what the man said after 5 hours of looking and he said he also tried to match it with another model but couldent _________________ Andy
94 blue over gray lwb royal exceed.
95 black mit's FTO gpx modding into plaything
97 red/black/silver honda CBR 1000 F
96 blue fiesta ghia auto |
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littlesos
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 13 Location: LEICS
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Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 15:07 Post subject: Definately the rack |
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I've had the boots off and it is definately the rack itself moving in its bearings/bushes.
I've been to the mits dealer, heard the price of a new rack, was surprised at the language the parts manager used when he saw how much they were! Unfortunately there are no mits spares available for this.
Am planning to strip the rack and see if I can fix it! |
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billy bob
Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 1221 Location: Benwick, Nr March CAMBS
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Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 15:42 Post subject: |
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hi littlesos,
i rang a place down london that said they could recon my L400 rack for £200 it could be posted at extra cost would take a couple of days will try to find out the number out for you if this would be of any help
andy _________________ Andy
94 blue over gray lwb royal exceed.
95 black mit's FTO gpx modding into plaything
97 red/black/silver honda CBR 1000 F
96 blue fiesta ghia auto |
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jo0lz
Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 908 Location: Wirral
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Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:37 Post subject: Inner Track Rod worn |
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AAAaaaaaarrrrrgggghhhh
Just failed MOT
Spit gaiter on my rack
Worn inner track rod end
Looks like it could be expensive!!!!!!
Just hope I can get a replacement inner track rod and gaiter from my Mitsu Dealer
If not looks like I'll be talking to that Refurb Firm in London
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andyc
Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 101 Location: Chipping Norton
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Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 16:34 Post subject: |
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stopping joOLz, you're scaring me _________________ 1993 L300 2 seater plus a futon |
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billy bob
Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 1221 Location: Benwick, Nr March CAMBS
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Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 18:45 Post subject: |
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mines L400 but got track arm from mits £51 so you should be okay
andy _________________ Andy
94 blue over gray lwb royal exceed.
95 black mit's FTO gpx modding into plaything
97 red/black/silver honda CBR 1000 F
96 blue fiesta ghia auto |
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