Correct. I nearly put a comment up yesterday to that there seems a generic issue with the apperture size and seal length.. seem to recall Tony also came across the issue of the original door seal being told small
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Correct. I nearly put a comment up yesterday to that there seems a generic issue with the apperture size and seal length.. seem to recall Tony also came across the issue of the original door seal being told small
Plan b was to wedge something into the flywheel if the impact wrench still turned the engine or couldn’t get it undone, but fortunately it was off in seconds. On the SE I’ve always managed by just putting in gear.
Not a bad job at all.richardw wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 18:37Alan, how much of a job is it to replace the rack gaiters? Mine were fitted with cable ties but over the years the wheel alignments I’ve had done have split and torn the ends as whoever did them didn’t bother to remove and replace the ties!
Also there is oil in mine so will try using one of those leak repair oils before going for a recon rack.
Cheers, Richard
Yes, it seems to be very good in operation and very easy to install.Pete Boole wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 10:01Good recommendation for the Land Rover swivel grease Peter. Trying to find a good semi-liquid grease is difficult.
Pete
Hi Phil, I’d already read that and put the link in my post above Also ordered a regulator from an eBay seller as the supplier in that thread is not taking any orders at the moment.Tanz wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 20:24Regarding the goo coming out of the alternator - useful thread here
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=11059&p=84889&hili ... tor#p84889
I believe, and this is just my thoughts, it lubricates the inner ball joints, also protects the toothed section of the rack as it becomes exposed within the gaiter.Excel SA wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 06:16Good progress Alan - you're getting through that list of things to do quickly!
I had no idea there was supposed to be any lubricant in the steering rack gaiters - now I need to find some around here. I assume the idea is to stop the rubber catching on the metal bits as the steering moves or is it something more complicated?
Neil.