Steering Universal joint - V8S
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Assuming that the steering setup is the same as the S3 (Assumptions? With a TVR? Is that wise? 
), you could try Peninsular.
I just got a new top UJ from them for £64 including VAT and next day delivery. I've had a few bits from them over the last few months, and they always seem prompt and helpful.
), you could try Peninsular. I just got a new top UJ from them for £64 including VAT and next day delivery. I've had a few bits from them over the last few months, and they always seem prompt and helpful.
shpub said: TVR special... So TVR dealer or specialist.
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
Blimey steve you must be getting mellow, I would have expected, 'what one? the top or bottom one', before the 'see a expert'
. Seriously though simba when you get it sorted post the results on here, it'll come in handy I'm sure
. harry
HarryW said
Blimey steve you must be getting mellow, I would have expected, 'what one? the top or bottom one', before the 'see a expert'
Seriously though simba when you get it sorted post the results on here, it'll come in handy I'm sure
They are both specials...
Just trying to save bandwidth. It is not infinite you know! 
This is how the story ends! Top U.J. supplied by Mole Valley TVR and dispatched to Bonny Scotland, next day delivery, total price including delivery and VAT - £68.
Not bad considering the part came from Surrey. I have now fitted the UJ, taking my time the job took about 2 hours to complete including protecting the new UJ with a gaitor.Thanks for all your assistance lads. I would recommend Mole Valley for sourcing parts and for quick deliveries. No more play or excessive vibration on the steering - bliss! EB
Not bad considering the part came from Surrey. I have now fitted the UJ, taking my time the job took about 2 hours to complete including protecting the new UJ with a gaitor.Thanks for all your assistance lads. I would recommend Mole Valley for sourcing parts and for quick deliveries. No more play or excessive vibration on the steering - bliss! EB
- I second that, Mole Valley's parts guru; Keith Kennard is a top banana!
Eric
Was this play very evident on the move
, or was it more evident when you grabbed the steering shaft around the UJ and felt the play there?
I have a little play up and down on the steering wheel but I think it may just be the bulkhead bearing and not the UJ, just checking before I dive in.
Harry
Was this play very evident on the move
, or was it more evident when you grabbed the steering shaft around the UJ and felt the play there? I have a little play up and down on the steering wheel but I think it may just be the bulkhead bearing and not the UJ, just checking before I dive in.
Harry
That'll be the bulkhead bearing. The column is held in 2 places, if the top support nearest you is firm and the bulkhead bearing is good then up/down/side-to-side movement isn't possible so wear in the uj could only manifest itself as play in the turning motion of the wheel.
HarryW said: Eric
Was this play very evident on the move
I have a little play up and down on the steering wheel but I think it may just be the bulkhead bearing and not the UJ, just checking before I dive in.
I think.
Regards,
Mark
dern said:That'll be the bulkhead bearing. The column is held in 2 places, if the top support nearest you is firm and the bulkhead bearing is good then up/down/side-to-side movement isn't possible so wear in the uj could only manifest itself as play in the turning motion of the wheel.
HarryW said: Eric
Was this play very evident on the move
I have a little play up and down on the steering wheel but I think it may just be the bulkhead bearing and not the UJ, just checking before I dive in.
I think.
Regards,
Mark
Thanks I'll add that to my lissssssssssst of things to do in the next couple of weeks then.
Harry
Harry, there was significant play on my steering whilst on the move and the car was prone to wander at high speed. There was also significant vibration through the steering column which I presumed may have been worn balljoints/wheel balance or such like. Much to my delight, replacing the top UJ has tightened up the steering magnificently , theres no play and no vibration. Ive effectively killed two birds with the one stone. The best £68 Ive spent recently as the car is so very much nicer to drive. If you replace your UJ take Green V8S`s advice and cover it with a gaitor. I got one from my local scrappy which cost me nowt and should extend the life of the top joint significantly. The play on the steering wheel whilst stationary was very evident (about three quarter to one inch movement on the steering wheel before before the road wheels responded) Best Wishes, Eric Benn.
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