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I require a new steering rack gaitor for a 1985 +8 (jack knight st. rack) someone suggested using a Borg+Beck BSG3190 that is fitted to a Saab 900. has anybody tried using this gaitor?
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Hi David. I replaced them on my 1999 Plus8 last summer which presumably has the same rack ? I was told that MAPCO 17753 bellows also fit, but I just got a kit from SimonH at Simon @ Sifab.co.uk who is on this forum and was very helpful. (No connection) I found the most difficult job was persuading the lower steering column joint off the racks input drive spline. I removed the pinch bolt and carefully knocked in a wedge to expand the joint, not forgetting to paint a witness mark to allow correct realignment on rebuild. Hope that helps ?
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As you ought to replace the weird shaped locking tab washer you may as well buy the proper gaiter too, most decent Mog dealers seem to keep a couple in stock as they are a fairly regular MOT failure
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Thanks for the reply, I am getting the kit from Sifab, once again Simon is a big help.
David Byrne.
P.S. this is the first time it has been changed in 36yrs.
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they are a fairly regular MOT failure Thats a fact sadly, and given the price of the flimsy things, I'm glad I found SimonH's, unfortunately just after I'd already bought the JK original from a dealer
"DOT" 35th Anniversary Edition Plus 8- family owned from new. Rolls Royce Pewter.
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As you ought to replace the weird shaped locking tab washer you may as well buy the proper gaiter too, most decent Mog dealers seem to keep a couple in stock as they are a fairly regular MOT failure If you're talking about the gaiter for the Jack Knight steering racks, they are a fairly regular MOT failure because the quality is cr+p! Someone is making a killing at around £100 a pop, fitting extra, + VAT! My 1994 +8 is still on it's first gaiter. My 2002 4/4 is on it's 5th. That doesn't seem like consistent quality over the years to me.
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
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Whatever one used lubricate well with grease before fitting. Helps avoid accidental ripping on installation.
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The Factory uses Morris lubricants K400EP semi-fluid grease.
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
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As you ought to replace the weird shaped locking tab washer you may as well buy the proper gaiter too, most decent Mog dealers seem to keep a couple in stock as they are a fairly regular MOT failure If you're talking about the gaiter for the Jack Knight steering racks, they are a fairly regular MOT failure because the quality is cr+p! Someone is making a killing at around £100 a pop, fitting extra, + VAT! My 1994 +8 is still on it's first gaiter. My 2002 4/4 is on it's 5th. That doesn't seem like consistent quality over the years to me. Quite so, mine went just after the MOT seemingly, and I thought it had to be replaced with a Morgan JK gaiter, so paid the money- then I found Simons with the adapters at around a third the price, so I have an original spare now, just in case I feel like going concourse I suppose!
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