Is this a problem!?

1. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #1 8th August 2011, 14:05

   Hi
   In the image below
   It looks like the rubber boot is split...or am I being a hypochondriac?
   Please help!
   
   Thanks
2. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #2 8th August 2011, 14:06

   Yup that's a problem. Get it sorted.
3. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #3 8th August 2011, 16:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by holdawayt Yup that's a problem. Get it sorted.

   Any further info?
   As in what is it
   What's broken?
   What should I replace?
   
   Thanks
4. dan-sport Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 236

   #4 8th August 2011, 16:42

   its part of the steering rack from the looks of it, just get that rubber cover replaced
5. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #5 8th August 2011, 16:44

   I'll be honest, I've not owned a saxo for some time and at first glance I thought it was your CV boot.
   
   On further inspection it looks gearbox related but I honestly can't tell from the pic. Either way, it was meant to be covered in that sleeve for protection. With it exposed like that it'll only cause problems later on down the line.
   
   Tom
6. dan-sport Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 236

   #6 8th August 2011, 17:14

   thats basiclly the piston that moves when you turn lock to lock so it needs to be greased and covered
7. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #7 8th August 2011, 17:19

   steering rack gaitor, MOT failure point
8. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #8 8th August 2011, 17:23

   12.20 inc VAT for full gaitor kit inc clips
9. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #9 8th August 2011, 17:27

   its called a steering rack gaitor
   
   EDIT: damn, jason beat me to it lol
10. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #10 8th August 2011, 20:31

    Easy to change?
11. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #11 8th August 2011, 20:42

    not too bad really, double jointed hands help, pain on a VTS
12. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #12 8th August 2011, 20:45

    Only a VTR
    so that's a start
    Have a Haynes, that be helpful?
    If not, anyone got a guide/rundown?
13. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #13 8th August 2011, 20:51

    undo large torx bolt (think its T55) from clamp on end of the ram, turn steering wheel until end of ram comes out of clamp, slide gaitor off,fit new one, build back up
14. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #14 8th August 2011, 21:40

    The build back up part seems hardest....
    As if I turn it to undo it, turning it back will require it to match straight back in again, I assume?
15. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #15 8th August 2011, 21:42

    yep, its not that hard though, easier with an assistant to turn the steering wheel as you guide the end of the ram back into the clamp
16. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #16 8th August 2011, 21:50

    Ok that seems fair
    The price you offered earlier...
    What's included? And including p+p?
17. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #17 8th August 2011, 21:56

    includes the gaitor, the rubber cap from the end of the rack which is often missing and all the ties to secure it all, postage is 3 pounds
18. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #18 8th August 2011, 22:00

    Sounds fair
    You do Paypal payments??
19. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #19 8th August 2011, 22:01

    yes, pm me, can get it in the post tomorrow
20. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #20 8th August 2011, 22:07

    PM'd you for details
21. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #21 16th August 2011, 16:16

    Sent you money
    Just wondering how the 'ahem' I get to the Torx bolt!!??
22. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #22 16th August 2011, 18:57

    best way of getting to the torx bolt is with a bit in a ring spanner
23. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #23 16th August 2011, 18:59

    Mines been split for years lol.
    
    =/
24. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #24 16th August 2011, 20:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mandyslover70 best way of getting to the torx bolt is with a bit in a ring spanner

    Paid you through Paypal mate and ahh good idea
25. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #25 16th August 2011, 20:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bikekid450 Mines been split for years lol. =/

    Any MOT issues...?
    Or do you have the original air box, as with that the gaiter isn't very visible!
26. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #26 1st September 2011, 00:03

    Can't for the life of me get to that Torx bit :@ :@ :@
27. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

    #27 1st September 2011, 00:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dolby20 Can't for the life of me get to that Torx bit :@ :@ :@

    i was looking at the wrong bit at first, but seriously, that looks like a complete bitch to get to !!!
28. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #28 1st September 2011, 00:22

    Trust me...it is!
    I've had the Torx bit in the bolt, but it's too tight in and there is no work space, even with the air filter off!
    I don't particularly want to stab through the coolant pipes!
29. toxic Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 772

    #29 1st September 2011, 19:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bikekid450 Mines been split for years lol. =/

    mine to lol
30. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #30 1st September 2011, 19:19

    So it's not a fail???
    Now I am confused!
    Or are mechanics just not spotting it?
    Mine is only visible after removing the original air filter setup for a raceland one....
31. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #31 1st September 2011, 19:42

    deff a fail, depends how picky testers are though. Tontos the kiddy to ask
32. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #32 1st September 2011, 19:56

    Tontoooooooooooooooo!