Steering Rack problem

[dukeenfield]

hi,what steering rack does a 1986 350i have,is it a cortina mk5,also when car is jacked up at full lock and weight off susension (wheels down),the steering rack shaft rubs on the anti/roll bar,is this common?

[paul gotts]

I believe that the rack is IV / V Cortina. And my 400SE steering arms touch the ARB on full extension. I guess its not a problem unless you like getting the front end airborne over crests.

[my 350i]

The rack is definately a Cortina one. Mk4 and 5 are the same, I fitted a new one to mine last year, exchange from the local motor factor was only £30.
Mine also fouled the anti-roll bar when jacked up, no problem when sat on the ground.

[britishlions]

HI,Thanks for letting know that i'm not the only one with the problem.i'm not to worried about the problem as i've replaced the steering gators all the best ken