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by xxbernie
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Steering rack query
Replies: 7
Views: 2659

Re: Steering rack query

Just a thought (yeah, I know, but it's bluddy snowing again :( ) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P%2BgvSu9VL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Great idea, but you're relying on Mrs. B to park the car over it without hitting it, breaking it, etc and then of course, actually get the car directly over the pan...
by xxbernie
Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Steering rack query
Replies: 7
Views: 2659

Re: Steering rack query

Many thanks for your speedy replies! Just to clarify, my V6 is on an 'R'-plate and I think it was registered in 1998. I can tell you that the pressure lines that go from the pinion to the rack are of the flared type with a compression union and NOT the banjo bolt type. From what I remember (bearing ...
by xxbernie
Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Steering rack query
Replies: 7
Views: 2659

Steering rack query

Just posted this in the 'Newbie' section, but thought I best put it in here too...... My steering rack is leaking oil. I have identified the leak as coming out of the seal at the top of the pinion hydraulic motor where the steering linkage attaches. Now, I've had a scout round fleabay and on this si...
by xxbernie
Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello!!......and steering racks....
Replies: 0
Views: 1441

Hello!!......and steering racks....

Hi guys, Just a courteous hello to all. Both my wife and I have been huge fans of the 405/406 and have owned our knacked old 1998 V6 estate for the last 6 years (well the bloody thing keeps on passing the MOT!!) I have always maintained my own cars and have been able to tackle most jobs without pest...