Steering rack gaiter replacement

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  • 17th January 2016 at 8:05 pm #4407
    Anonymous

      Hi folks, help please.
      The steering rack is now sitting in the workbench. It would seem to be a good idea to replace the rubber gaiters (boots?) whilst it’s out of the car.
      Only issue is I’m somewhat stumped as to how to get the old ones off and new ones on. I’ve searched the excellent articles on the TOC document search facility, but can find nothing appropriate.

      The steering rack pinion etc (the bits I can see) look ok, so I don’t want to strip things down unnecessarily!

      Many thanks, Norman

      17th January 2016 at 9:05 pm #6376
      Anonymous

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        17th January 2016 at 9:35 pm #6374
        Anonymous

          Here you go Norman:

          http://bit.ly/238OJOx

          €48

          or http://bit.ly/1P9ycpj

          €26.77 (Not in stock)

          or TOC

          Club No Model Citroen Ref Description Price
          F 1b 71111L15/6 602135A Steering Gaiters leather pair £46.02

          Regards
          Mick

          18th January 2016 at 8:57 am #6375
          Anonymous

            CAS have them in

            http://www.cas-shop.nl/en/traction-11cv/steering-system/steering-rack-gaiters-leather.html

            €26 each.

            19th January 2016 at 12:23 pm #6373
            Anonymous

              Thanks Den, Mick and Ian, greatly appreciate your guidance.
              Leather gaiters it is then!
              Will get some pictures up when I get a moment.
              Best, Norman

              19th January 2016 at 5:43 pm #6371
              Anonymous

                John Gillard told me that the rubber ones don’t last very long either. Leather is best!

                19th January 2016 at 6:08 pm #6372
                Anonymous

                  Hi Larry, that’s good to know. I initially thought that fitting leather gaiters was a retrogressive step. I’ll now revise my thoughts!
                  John came up to Cambridge the other day to help get the old cradle off, which was brilliant. Unsurprisingly, he spoke very well of you. I’m lucky to have geniuses like Mark and John nearby, plus the excellent knowledge base which is this forum.

                  The 2016 Cambridge & District CAMRA beer festival is from the 23rd to the 28th May. If you happen to be on this side of the pond at the time, you will love it. Excellent, unusual craft beers plus good grub in a relaxing atmosphere……
                  Failing that, next time I’m in Toronto I’ll have to look you up.
                  Best, Norman

                  19th January 2016 at 9:34 pm #6377
                  Anonymous

                    A Cambridge Camra Festival? I am a member. I was planning to go to the one at Barrow Hill on the weekend of 19-20 May as steam locomotives and beer make a fine combination! Might have to adjust my schedule to do that one too. Glad John was able to help you and I’d be glad to buy you a nice pint if you ever come over here.

                    19th January 2016 at 10:10 pm #6378
                    Anonymous

                      ……..and if you purchase the leather gaiters, you can only improve their longevity with Hydrophane leather dressing.

                      See http://www.wefi.co.uk/Brand/Hydrophane.htm

                      I use it on all my leather goods, shoes, gloves, jackets hats etc.,.

                      (No I’m not on a commission!)

                      20th January 2016 at 9:24 pm #6379
                      Anonymous

                        Mick, didn’t know you were a member of the horsey set! :mrgreen:

                        20th January 2016 at 9:45 pm #6380
                        Anonymous

                          I’M NOT!
                          However this is a truly marvelous product for any leather items.

                          Dunno if it’s available on ‘t other side of ‘t pond…

                          20th January 2016 at 10:52 pm #6381
                          Anonymous

                            It might be. Horses are another world entirely. Airplanes, motorbikes and so forth are all alien. I did go yachting last summer, in that me and some friends went to another friends boat club and drank beer on the patio. One day we’ll have to go yachting in a boat. 😆

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