Hi all

I am planning on swapping the steering column from my S with the one in my GT this weekend as the S one is tidier.

Any tips? Is it as straight forward as it looks or am I likely to regret having started it come Monday?

Cheers
Stu

when removing my Clubby column I found the splines and the base were stuck tight. I had to soak the area in Penatrene, to losen it up. Still took some effort to seperate the column fom the rack.

Do a search on column or pinch on AUSMINI

It is NOT an area yoy should be playing in unless you know what you are doing. Placement and tightening of the pinch bolt is crucial.

Be very very careful or get some professional or knowledgeable advice.

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"Show me the Mini!"

Please advise.
What is wrong first.
If U need to replace the steering rack please advise as I have a great info on it and used it an great help.
Recenty Doogie was at it and had somefun but I may have been of some help for him Sorry Doog ie if you had have asked I would have helped U .
If you need a new rack contact Karcraft I'm sure they will be the cheapest around, NSW anyway.
More Info Required please submit,I'v been thier done that and ready to do it again on Marica

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Hmmmm, I think you are trying to be helpful......I think

Yep, for a couple of hundred you can pick up a newish rack, check the U Bolten and carefully centre the rack....make sure the nylon sleeve is good in the column...make sure the slotted end has not been overtightened at some stage and has become distorted so that it ain't grabbing the splines right on the pinion......ensure the pinch bolt is corectly inserted and tightened iaw the manual........then enjoy your MIni

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Both minis steer fine, no issues there.
The thing that I want to swap is the outside part of the setup and the indicator assembly. One is scruffy and rusty, the other is quite tidy.