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@Sprintboy guessing you want to know what the issue was?
The rack is moving a good 5-10mm side to side when turning. Something isn't quite tight enough.
Is the boot closing tight on the latch?
I know on the 172/182's you can adjust the latch.
If you push on the boot when it's closed, does it move at all?
You'd have been fine if the belts are being done soon.
It was more the point of if it hadn't been done for ages and it needed some taking out, it may as well have been drained fully.
Not too bad in the end then.
When was the oil last changed, as it looks quite dark?
I would have just dropped the lot and put fresh 5L in for the sake of £30.
Never trust the digital readout, although mine is usually pretty accurate tbh.
Probably got 7 or more litres in it I'm guessing 😅
Drain it out to the correct level and see how you get on. The exhaust is going to smoke for quite a while, you'll need to get it hot.