More than likely, Bill, the wear is in the rack housing itself. You'll note
that there is only provision for adjustment via a spring and brass plunger
on the left side, although there is a boss on the right side. If the housing
is worn (a very common problem), the rack itself moves up and down and
causes the clunk you hear. Drilling that boss and fitting the cap, spring
and plunger from another rack can solve the problem.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Loubiere <loubiere@earthlink.net>
To: MG-T List <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2002 5:58 AM
Subject: Front Steering
>I can feel and hear a slight knock on the right side of my steering rack if
>I move the wheel from side to side. The car runs true with no wheel wobble
>on the road that I am aware of. In looking into the manual, there is a
ball
>seat and housing with shims.
>
>Can shimming this correct this type of problem or do you have to replace
the
>ball and seat? Is it a bear of a job?
>
>I would appreciate anyone sharing their experience on this.
>
>Thanks,
>Bill Loubiere
>52 TD
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