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Re: [TR] Fan Extension and Steering Rack Proximity - A Question of

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Subject: Re: [TR] Fan Extension and Steering Rack Proximity - A Question of
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:24:13 -0700
> I recently got the fan extension added to the engine.
> It rotates without any grinding sounds, but the paint is 
> uncomfortably rubbing off on the steering rack.
>  
> How much space should be between these two surfaces?

Should be enough to pass a fan belt through there.

> If I don't have enough, is it safe to add washers to the 
> front engine mounts to raise the height?

Yes.  The factory did that too, on the earlier cars (not sure about a 4A),
to align the crank dog with the crank hole.

Randall
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