Hi, Gerard!
The early Spridgets might have a grease nipple on the steering rack, but my
'73 (and I imagine Philip's '74) do not. It's place is taken by a 1/2-inch
hex bolt plug that has to be removed for adding oil. Even if there were a
zerk there, you couldn't get a grease gun on it due to its location and
interference from the radiator, and everything else in the engine bay.
Good point about the gaiters.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
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> From: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
> To: Steve Byers <byers@cconnect.net>; spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Squeaky Front Suspension
> Date: Saturday, May 08, 1999 10:45 PM
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> There is (or should be) a grease nipple on the steering rack. If I
rememebr
> correctly, it is on the left side right next to the steering pinion. Some
> tie rod ends have grease npple too. I suspect some later models or cars
> that have them replaced may not have them though. Before filling the rack
> with oil, it's probably a good idea to check the gators (accordian boots)
> and their clamps for leaks to make sure things are sealed up right.
>
> Gerard
>
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