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Hello all. Not totally clued up on these things, so bare with me. The steering went on my Jago Jeep. The faulty part is a circular piece of rubber that connects the steering column to the rack and pinion steering, with holes for 4 bolts. Have I given enough information for anyone to tell me what this part is called, what it is usually from (Cortina?), and where I can get a replacement. Thanks in advance.
Hi the part you are after is called a flexible coupling.
It is originally from the Mk1 or Mk2 Escort.
There are two things you can do.
(A) Contact someone like Ian Harwood on 0151 3392801 who should be able to supply either a good second hand one or possibly (if he can get them) a new one.
(B) Replace the flexible coupling with a steering column U/J.
The one from the Austin Maestro fits the Escort shaft splines.
Europa Specialist spares also sell new ones.
They can be contacted on 01283 815609
Hope this helps you out.
I was looking at replacing the very same item as I get a little bit of bump steer/steering kick when on rough back roads.
Seems like the rack or trackrod ends are worn but they arent and there are new TCA's on my jago.
The coupling looks a bit tired so I had thought about using a UJ like you suggest Tec Sec. Do you know if this helps sharpen up the steering? Or would a new flexible coupling do just as well?
Seems like the rack or trackrod ends are worn but they arent and there are new TCA's on my jago.
The coupling looks a bit tired so I had thought about using a UJ like you suggest Tec Sec. Do you know if this helps sharpen up the steering? Or would a new flexible coupling do just as well?
Well when I fitted one to T4 quite a few years ago before its long term wait to be refurbed it certainly improved the steering by making it "solid" and it felt a lot more direct.
If I remember correctly I think it also made it easier to steer (probably due to the fact the U/J allows smoother action than the rubber/canvas unit.
In some cases it may require a slight alteration in the length of the steering column as the U/J may be longer than the original rubber/canvas item.
If so the required amount can be taken from the "T" joint of the Jago extension (a good welder and a true eye required to ensure the shaft is straight when rewelded).
>> Edited by techsec on Wednesday 13th March 11:58
If I remember correctly I think it also made it easier to steer (probably due to the fact the U/J allows smoother action than the rubber/canvas unit.
In some cases it may require a slight alteration in the length of the steering column as the U/J may be longer than the original rubber/canvas item.
If so the required amount can be taken from the "T" joint of the Jago extension (a good welder and a true eye required to ensure the shaft is straight when rewelded).
>> Edited by techsec on Wednesday 13th March 11:58
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