The end of the Corsa steering column needs to be supported and due to the modifications I've had to source a needle bearing to fit the job. It's taken ages because the first supplier turned out not to have any stock despite saying that they did and the second managed to fudge the order and... Continue Reading →
Finally finished welding on the steering column to make sure it has plenty of support. Started the clean up and prep for paint tonight...
Had to chop a bit of length of both the pinion and the steering column, but the EPAS is now fitted and has eliminated the unwanted movement in the column... It works... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAKri8FJRy0 Into the home straight on this now.
The beauty of a good finished conversion is all in the details. Steering rack finished and ready to fit when I get around to the rebuild.
Started work again in the 16v again recently. The steering rack is completely stripped down. It just needs cleaning up and degreasing and then I will get the alloy casing painted up. After that put it all back together with the Quaife innards. Well said I would do this about a month ago, but just... Continue Reading →
Came home tonight to find... ...Goodies! 28 Quaife quick rack and pinion kits that were ordered on behalf of a group of members from the 106 Rallye Register. Great bit of British engineering
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