Steering rack rubbing

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #1
    So after trying to diagnose the issue for a while, I've finally spotted the problem.







    New rack job, or track rod ends and see if it makes and difference?
  2. Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)
    #2
    Are you lowered? If so it'll happen again if you change those parts.
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #3
    To add, the front end was stripped down and I had Faulkners fitted, surely the garage would've spotted bent track rod ends?
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex View Post
    Are you lowered? If so it'll happen again if you change those parts.
    Yes mate, previously on pikey 50mm springs and literally this week switched to 160lb 35mm Faulkners/Grams springs.
  5. Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex View Post
    Are you lowered? If so it'll happen again if you change those parts.
    Any way to fix it permanently without having to raise the height? Happened on mine as well
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #6


    It appears to be a tad wonky, the rack itself.
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project
    #7
    Your track rod ends are on the wrong way around, that one should be on the other side of the car to give more clearance see the way the threaded bit is on the left it should be on the right. This might not completely solve the rubbing but you will get a lot less.

    Also the boot off the end of your steering rack is missing if you hadn't noticed
  8. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2015 Sunny Worksop Posts: 441 1989 MK1 MR2 with V6 3.0L Camry engine
    #8
    Here's how mine looks



    Which means he's right you have your track rod ends on the wrong sides

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  9. Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v
    #9
    I'll check mine and see if they are on the correct side as well
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ben_SaxoForte View Post
    Your track rod ends are on the wrong way around, that one should be on the other side of the car to give more clearance see the way the threaded bit is on the left it should be on the right. This might not completely solve the rubbing but you will get a lot less.

    Also the boot off the end of your steering rack is missing if you hadn't noticed
    Someone had mentioned to be on Facebook mate, picked up two Firstline items this morning and will be replacing as soon as this monsoon disappears.

    I had noticed about the boot as well, honest
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #11
    I think too if I remember correctly,you can bend the steering arm out of the way(just slightly)
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SimpleJoee View Post
    Someone had mentioned to be on Facebook mate, picked up two Firstline items this morning and will be replacing as soon as this monsoon disappears.

    I had noticed about the boot as well, honest
    I gave up working on mine today, awesome weather
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  13. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #13
    Problem rectified, it was indeed the o/s track rod end causing the issue!