Post any Tech Tips or any matters and questions relating to upkeep
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tigerman7347
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by tigerman7347 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:55 pm
Just had my Tiger MoT`d and failed! The failure being the rubber gaitors on the steering rack were cracked. On dismantling the rack I found that the rack was bone dry of lubricant! I just wonder how many other cars are like this? While I was at it I replaced the track rod ends.
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martin172
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by martin172 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:40 pm
Good job they noticed it.
A MOT fail is a lot cheaper than a new rack.
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thdxb08
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by thdxb08 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:01 pm
I replaced both steering gaitors on my tiger last year before my MOT was due. I had problems in injecting the amount of oil specified in the Tiger manual. Tricky job without removing steering rack but managed it.
Derek
Mk.1 Tiger
15400 miles from new
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tigerman7347
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by tigerman7347 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:42 pm
Its definately easier topping up the gear oil in the steering rack when its out. But it does cause a few skinned knuckles!!