Bigpower

Got an MOT due,
I knew I had a leaking rear steering rack and had planned to remove it and replace it with assist links from an MR model, removing the pump from the diff and associated pipeworks will save me around 40KGS.

So...there I am underneath, Oh...the front is leaking as well.... to remove it I have to remove the exhaust (which I have to do to drop the rear subframe and remove the rear rack!)

It took me nearly three hours to get it off :x
Now I need to get the Anti-Roll bar out of the way so that I can release the clamps that hold down the Rack.
Then its the pipework and drain the steering fluid and disconnect it from the droplinks....

The brake pipes have to come off the rear in order for me to drop the subframe as do the bottom of the struts, then I have to fabricate brackets for the assist links and turn up a plug to blank the hole I leave on the diff where I remove the rear power steering pump.

Anyway....to sum up I don't think you'll be seeing me anytime soon! :?

JC

Bloody hell, sounds like a massive task John. Is there nothing that anyone can help with? (I'll volounteer someone else, not my feeble services )

All the best in any event mate.

Sounds like hardwork mate ... good luck.

you reading this russ? :pmsl: :pmsl:

sorry for your pain JC

I have been there a few times mate. I feel your pain but it will be worth it in the end and think of those labour charges you are saving!!

Thanks for your support, yeah its a reasonably sized task... spent another couple of hours on it last night... the front rack is ready to come out, instead of just releasing the anti roll bar I think I need to remove it.... there is just no space, had a quote for the rack overhaul

Sounds like you're having fun John :-D If you need another pair of hands let me know so I can book a holiday :lol: :lol: :lol:
Seriously if you need a hand let me know and i'll see what i can do.

Regards Dave

Also remember there is a set of ramps available for club members if you need them.

323ian wrote:Also remember there is a set of ramps available for club members if you need them.

I'm fortunate enough to have my own, not quite as good as the clubs but a great piece of kit nonetheless.

Well... Finally got the rack off...you have to remove the transfer case as well as the Anti Roll bar, is nothing simple on this car....

Should I fit some bigger Turbo's while its this stripped down <thinks> :twisted:

JC