Steering rack Roadster Marina

[Forest of Dean Clive]

I ve had a prang today and need a new steering rack. They appear to come in two lengths. Any thoughts on how to pick the right one.

[Blue Marlin]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Hi, this may help

http://www.marlinownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?5913-Steering-Rack/page3

Derek

[stevejgreen]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

All you need to know about the differences between Mk1 and Mk2 racks. Here or there

[Forest of Dean Clive]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Thanks its a mark 1

[stevejgreen]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Buying a recon steering rack is like playing the lottery. The bushes that regularly fail are hard to find indicating that only a few have a reliable source.
If you can find a NOS genuinely NOS then buy it whether it's a Mk1 or a Mk2, the mounting brackets should be easy to find, and it may save you replacing the Rack twice!

[listerjp2]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

I ve had a prang today and need a new steering rack. They appear to come in two lengths. Any thoughts on how to pick the right one.

Can you see a part number on the rack?

[stevejgreen]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

You don't need a part number to identify the racks, a Mk1 eyeball is perfect for the job, no need for a tape measure or part number as I have documented everything needed. my link includes all the info.
Equally an Escort steering rack bush is not a direct replacement for the Marina item, whether or not it's a Mk1 or Mk2 rack, Escort or Marina, there is no similarity apart from the function.
I spent a long time researching the relevant differences, and much like the recent posts about Marina brake discs, if you want to duplicate and confirm my findings, but if you want to waste your time, that's fine by me.
If however, you find an error in my conclusions, please highlight the specific case and provide the necessary data to prove your point.

[listerjp2]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

It's amazing how just a simple question can get one so upset.

[stevejgreen]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

It's amazing how just a simple question can get one so upset.

If you took the time to read, you would learn that the rack had already been identified as a Mk1. Presumably you also took the time to read the article that I linked to, so you would know how the rack was identified.

Yes I do get irritated by repeated questioning without substantial evidence. But I take solace in the fact that each time, I get more visitors to my keepandshare archive, (link in my signature below) meaning that more people learn about the nuances of a Marina based roadster, than they do from searching this forum, the search engine of which is acknowledged to be less than helpful by the experts.

You suggested checking part numbers, but failed to indicate what the different part numbers were. Incomplete advice, in my opinion is worse than no advice at all, as it wastes everybody's time.

Thank for your accidental plug for keepandshare.

[listerjp2]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Steve you do make me laugh

[Michael Turpin]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Really Steve, calm down, its a pity your manners aren't as good as your car knowledge.
This site is for anybody/everybody to contribute their bit about a subject not just you.

[stevejgreen]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Despite my alleged bad manners, yesterday 21 people downloaded my document from keepandshare.
That is hopefully 21 people who are a little wiser, who can share the self same information into the future.

[NIck Myra]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Really Steve, calm down, its a pity your manners aren't as good as your car knowledge.
This site is for anybody/everybody to contribute their bit about a subject not just you.

I really am 100% behind Steve on this. I am shocked that many of the apparent regular posters spend so much time ignoring his advice, something I have always valued. Yet here we are again, where accurate information is essential and the likes of Listerjp2 trolls Steves contribution as if he has something better to say, but clearly hasn't. No wonder irritation sets in.

Is it because Steve posts documents on Keepandshare and not directly on this forum? That criticism seems asinine to me. Any accurate information whatever it's source has a great value to Marlin Roadster owners as well as Marina owners and all the other kits that used the Marina as a donor, so publishing in one central location, where access is not limited by restrictive membership rules is sensible, reaching a far greater audience than a club of around 600 members, only about a third of whom seem to be active.

If you think that you can do better than Steve, then why not spend some time, like he clearly has, preparing your own data sheets, rather than just shooting the messenger.

This sort of behaviour towards someone who clearly contributes massively to the Marina Roadster owners, is one of the reasons that I have not joined the MOC. My personal conversations with Steve have always been cordial and informative.

People with a progressive idea for the MOC are often shot down, rather than appreciated for their unsung efforts supporting the membership and their desire to take the club forward. It must be that there is a certain amount of chagrin amongst the 'old school' members, that Steve remains a member of the MOC. I am occasionally surprised that he renews every year. I hope that for the benefit of the MOC he continues to contribute.

That is unless there is someone else who can offer the same level of technical advice on Marina based cars within the MOC, but I don't think there is.

[stephenlilley]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

I totally agree Nick, Without his input and support I would not have attempted to fit MGF rear discs to my roadster. He has helped me in numerous other ways too. I too am surprised he keeps renewing. I am not saying other members have not been a help, they most certainly have , but cut him some slack chaps.
Steve

[listerjp2]

Re: Steering rack Roadster Marina

Can you see a part number on the rack?

I am amazed at the responses at just a simple question.

Maybe someone has just read to much into it.

I can't see how this could be misconstrued as a dig at another member.

Adrian