The last time I had my tracking done they had to be heated red with a
cutting torch, I'm dreading the next time.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Doug_Cameron@icoc.org>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 8:29 PM
Subject: Stuck Tie Rod Ends - 73 MGB
> Boy, these guys are killers! I am replacing my steering rack boots, and am
> trying to get the darn tie rod end off of the tie rod. I cannot even turn
> the lock nut on the tie rod. I did manage to get the tapered tie rod end
> out of the knuckle, but of course cannot turn the tie rod end without
> turning the whole tie rod (How does one hold the tie rod still while
> turning the tie rod end off? Pipe wrench? !) . Everything is frozen solid.
> I will replace the tie rod end/ball joints if and when I can get the old
> ones off.... Anyone have any nifty ideas besides plenty of brute force,
> bolt loosener, or a new steering assembly? Thanks for the
insight......:) -
> Doug
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