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Old 30 April 2009 | 09:24 PM
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My uk turbo failed the mot on nearside split steering rack gaiter.could i please get some pics of whats involved and some info.thanks
Old 30 April 2009 | 09:56 PM
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mark the track rod end, un-lock locking nut unsrew the track rod end counting the turns cut old boot off. fit new fit back to gether the same amout of turns and so marks aline.
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Fairly easy to change, Remove track rod end and locking nut from the damaged side, Id be inclined to mark it with some tipex or similar so you know exactly where it was adjusted to. cut the existing straps that seal the gaitor and remove it(just slides off) slide new one on and fit ties. Replace track rod end. all done.
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thanks guys will crack on with it at wknd,cheers
Old 01 May 2009 | 01:37 PM
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I had to do this recently for Mot, and we had a nightmare...

We couldnt get the track rod end off, so we had to slide the gaiter over it. To do this we had to soak it in boiling water so it would give, and actually fit over the track rod end. Bloody nightmare and took us a good couple of hours, and we had every tool imaginable available to us. Hope you dont find the same mate!
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c.sparrow how did it go, mine has just gone and needs doing.
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Originally Posted by Julio Jordio
I had to do this recently for Mot, and we had a nightmare...

We couldnt get the track rod end off, so we had to slide the gaiter over it. To do this we had to soak it in boiling water so it would give, and actually fit over the track rod end. Bloody nightmare and took us a good couple of hours, and we had every tool imaginable available to us. Hope you dont find the same mate!
A flame torch works wonders in situations like this.
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Didnt have one matey, but I agree.
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