Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
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Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
Hello all just changing the rack boots and found two studs aprox 5/16 1/2 inch spanner fits the nuts i have had a look i have no idea just now whee they have fallen out of anyone had this ???
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Re: Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
Could be but on top of the rack about 2 inches apart yes they were exhaust side but to far forward i think i have a spare engine tucked away i shall pull it out to se if i can where they have fallen from thank you. andy
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Re: Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
Spot on yep front pair of studs ex manifold best way to get at them can anyone advise please thanks in advance andy
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Re: Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
Engine out is best.
...otherwise raising the the engine on the n/s after undoing the engine mount (leg to chassis bolt) on the n/s should give access in situ.
...otherwise raising the the engine on the n/s after undoing the engine mount (leg to chassis bolt) on the n/s should give access in situ.
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Re: Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
i thought so thank you more blood loss coming
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Re: Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
If its not leaking leave them alone, its not worth the hassle.
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Re: Just found 2 studs with nuts on top of the steering rack
leaving jobs like that thats when the rot creeps in eventually the car is taken off the road and dies So it's on the job list when brakes are finished
Andy
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