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Fredjohn wrote:Just an obvious thought: have you checked the condition/tension of the pump drive belt?
Or is it slipping because the pulleys are oily?
Kipperozzy wrote:Hello Tuga, have you tried removing the cover to expose the lower UJ and spraying your favourite release fluid on it. If this is rusty or worn maybe it’s sticking a bit , and or some spraying from below up into the well and working the steering with the wheels off the ground. I think it’s needle roller bearings and being exposed rusts especially if not used regularly.
I changed mine last winter and the steering stiffness has gone.
Not the most accessible joint but I thing it’s easier than changing the rack and cheaper
as that doesn’t give me much chance of doing the same if I ever need to!im a bit too fat
Rambo wrote:… What was wrong with the old joint ?
GeoffSmith wrote:Rambo wrote:… What was wrong with the old joint ?
If I was to hazard a guess, I'd say his problem was a random stiff feeling. Similar to having a faulty power steering pump. But I may be wrong.
Tuga2112 wrote:Kipperozzy wrote:Hello Tuga, have you tried removing the cover to expose the lower UJ and spraying your favourite release fluid on it. If this is rusty or worn maybe it’s sticking a bit , and or some spraying from below up into the well and working the steering with the wheels off the ground. I think it’s needle roller bearings and being exposed rusts especially if not used regularly.
I changed mine last winter and the steering stiffness has gone.
Not the most accessible joint but I thing it’s easier than changing the rack and cheaper
Kipperozzy thanks for the input.
Have not tried that yet.
i was told the exact same thing last night at the west midlands meetup.
im going to see if i can try doing that this weekend.
in the meanwhile i have ordered the defender UJ from ebay,concidering the price, even if i dont need to swap it, its not a big hit on the wallet.
Blue ass fly wrote:Theres a midlands meet
Where and when do they happen ?
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