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2021 M3W Torn Boot
Torn boot.
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That doesn't look good....
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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I saw this on a 2020 car. The steering rack gators were made from quite hard plastic rather than the usual rubbery stuff so were reluctant to flex. I believe the gaiters were subsequently changed under warranty. Another own goal by MMC I'm afraid.
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The bean counters probably saved 10p per side fitting the inferior gaiters.
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If you need a new steering gaiter quickly they are the same as a Mk1 or Mk2 Ford Escort.
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But is that white bit even in the right place? Looks like a seal came off the rack and tore the boot. If it's only the boot at least it isn't as bad as it looks at first glance.
@planetnut Thanks. Should be fixed under warranty along with some other stuff. I've been after the dealer for a month. So far they can't be bothered to set it up. Shouldn't be this hard, but we'll see what happens.
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The white plastic bit looks like the spacer that restricts the rack travel and is in the right place.
On the other hand, the gaiter is piss poor...
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Some of us four wheeler owners have been suffering split / leaking steering rack gaiters on late production cars, especially Roadsters These folk https://www.carbuilder.com/uk do a universal stepped rack gaiter that are made of a more flexible rubber
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Thanks, Calum. If it's only boot, that's one less thing, at least. Boot isn't as big a deal. I could probably split open and clamp a universal boot to cover the mess until I can get it sorted. At least I'll be able to move it without hurting anything.
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Post 2018 cars have this issue - the gaiters go hard due to the heat and then tear.
White spacer is correct as Callum states.
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