Broken Rubbery Thingy

[D87 SMW]

Due to the sheer size of the wheels my Parkway Maestro has, I think this could be a problem. I discovered that the rubber casing on the CV joint (???) is completely nacked. (see photo)

How do I fix this *little* problem? Anyone any ideas?

:mad: :banghead: :o :rage:

[MGTurbo]

Its called a gaitor and its on the steering rack. Awkward to change as the track rod end has to come off.

Gareth

[F690OTF(RIP)]

Although the correct spelling is 'gaiter'. :rolleyes:

(I'll admit I had to look it up to be sure.)

[MGTurbo]

Originally posted by F690OTF(RIP)
Although the correct spelling is 'gaiter'. :rolleyes:

(I'll admit I had to look it up to be sure.)

Yes your quite right but does it really matter?:rolleyes:

[F690OTF(RIP)]

I refrain many times a week from pointing out spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors on these forums, for precisely the reason that it isn't worth making any fuss about if people continue to be understood despite the errors.
The only reason I commented on this occasion was that Steve didn't appear to know what his "rubbery thingy" was called, and it seemed sensible to help him on his way by ensuring that he was aware of the correct spelling.
It was in no way intended to be a criticism of your spelling or anybody else's. As it happens, your posts are among the best on the forums in this regard.

[D87 SMW]

Yes, it's buggered anyway...

Once the track rod end is off, will the gaiter just slide off?

;)

[Austin-Rover]

Whats a Parkway Maestro?

Isn't the correct - and widely accepted name 'Ledbury Maestro'?

[talkingcars]

I hate it when people have to comment on spelling etc, if the messege is clear it does't matter, the whole point is to be able to communicate, english should be an art, not a scince.

[MGTurbo]

Originally posted by talkingcars
I hate it when people have to comment on spelling etc, if the messege is clear it does't matter, the whole point is to be able to communicate, english should be an art, not a scince.

;)

Gaitor or Gaiter it really doesnt matter, its the same thing and i feel you pointing that small issue out hasn't helped Steve at all in sorting his problem out??

Steve, it will slide off once the clips have been removed. It has to be filled with a special oil, the type should be written in the Haynes manual, do not fill with grease. Once the track rod end is off, it will come straight off. Hope this helps, and hope that my 'terrable' spelling didnt send you on the wrong track.

At least i don't type in txt spk :rage:

[E_T_V]

Do they have to be filled with special oil? Or is that a power steering thing as I'm sure all of ours are dry. (non power steering)

[D87 SMW]

The receipt for the last service the car had says it has had work on the tracking, and a check in the manual says that a broken gaiter could be due to incorrect adjustment to the tracking.

So - someone's done a duff job of it and now it has worn to b*ggery. :rolleyes:

It seems to be leaking some sort of grease - maybe it is a special type of oil. I will have another look tomorrow afternoon to confirm.

;)

[MGTurbo]

Originally posted by F170 GGT


It seems to be leaking some sort of grease - maybe it is a special type of oil. I will have another look tomorrow afternoon to confirm.

;)


It has to be filled with a special oil, the type should be written in the Haynes manual, do not fill with grease.


As posted above the spec for this special oil is in the Haynes manual.

[mgdavid]

the Austin Rover manual says it's "BP Energrease FGL Fluid Grease"

[John]

I have heard of split crocodiles, sorry, gaitors on this forum in the past but don't know if they would contain oil without leaking

[tony]

i allway thought that the gaitors was there to stop dust and muck getting into the moving parts :)