[Mg-t] Rack

[wbeech at flash.net]

While the wheels seem to be tight, I can grebe the tie rod and shake it to
hear, and feel, a click/clunk.  Ends appear to be tight at the wheel.  Does
the whole rack need to come out for rebuilding?  Is this a shim adjustment?
Is it OK, as is?

Thanks,
Bill 

-----Original Message-----
From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of John Seim
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 7:57 AM
To: Rick Lindsay; MG-T Group
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Rack

Add oil. The damage is already done. Chances are, one, if not both tie rod
swivel ends could be loose, from lack of lubrication. They can be rebuild,
through disassembly, and changing some shim thickness. With the car raised
up, and moving front and back one front wheel at a time, listen for a click,
or clunk sound. If you hear one, that side requires rebuilding. I have
rebuild them on many cars.

John Seim
Irvine, CA

On Sep 15, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Rick Lindsay wrote:

> Hello Friends,
>
> I seek knowledge. My '53 TD2's steering rack has been lubricated with
grease, instead if oil. Should I try to disassemble and clean it or stick
with the grease? Or add oil, thereby diluting the grease? This car will be
used in warm/hot weather only. Advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -rick
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