Play in steering...16v

[Dan_mk1]

Iv been told this is down to the steering rack?
Where is it and how do i go about getting it fixed? Ive been told it can be welded...?

 

[tony 16V]

think its the steering column that can be welded.

 

[Dan_mk1]

Really stupid question, is it inside the engine bay? or do I need to strip the dash to get to it?

 

[tony 16V]

think it will be easier to do with the column off. no need to strip the dash, just the plastic around the column, two nuts, two bolts and nut+bolt that attaches to steering rack..

 

[u33db]

^^what the man said and you can weld it while its still in the car but get some rubber mats down in case your carpet goes up.

Alternatively, you can insert shims (basically just flat pieces of metal) into the joint to fill up the gap and remove the play. Have a look at http://www.retro-renault.com/viewtopic.php?t=3887 - theres a quite a lot on that page so search for "The steering column, what fun this was!" and you'll see how.

 

[Daz]

Or, you can do it properly and get a new column! :approve:

 

[u33db]

Are you buying?!

 

[Dan_mk1]

Theyre near £200! :S
Cheers for the link dude, much appreciated!

 

[Daz]

Are you buying?!

I did for mine, yea.. heh :clown:

 

[Adams_16v]

my old man welded mine in the car, and it was prefect after!

 

[Dan_mk1]

Was it easy enough fella? Gonna get my welder to have a go

 

[Adams_16v]

yeh just make sure your wheels and steering wheel are bang on straight before the weld goes on!

and if u do it in the car, make sure seats etc are covered up, and there is no fuel leaking or anything lol

 

[Dan_mk1]

Cheers fella! Ill get it done this thursday!