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steering rack
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 9:08 pm
by captain
hi all need a steering rack for my mk1
somerford say
the mk1 rack is superseeded to the mk2 part number does this fit without any probs
thanks in advance
Re: steering rack
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 9:31 pm
by Chalkie
whats part number for a mark 1 steering rack? cause ill see if i have one
I have 2 spare i got with laods mark 1/2 parts
Re: steering rack
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:42 am
by 66S
A Mk2 rack will fit a Mk1 but you need different tie-rod ends, they are longer ............. I'm pretty sure !!
( Edit) Hmmm, I stated tie rod ends, I was meaning to say steering arms !! I'm going nuts !! Thanks 1071S
Regards
Al
Re: steering rack
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:02 pm
by 1071 S
Well... no. But you do need new steering arms - well you don't REALLY need them, in that the car will drive OK without them. But I'm told the matching steering arms work better...something to do with Akkermann (sp??) angles. and the factory fitted them as a set.
The BIG deal is the 3 feet or so they (Mk II setup that is) chops off the turning circle diameter....
Well worth it IMHO.
Cheers, Ian
Re: steering rack
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 9:02 pm
by captain
thanks for all your help folks,got the job sorted
thanks again