Hi Folks, Just finished retrofitting a manual rack I found in a junkyard for $20 to my '85 (previously power steering.) I slid the tie rod ends into their proper holes and torqued to around 25 ft lbs (Bentley says 22) and it worked right; the cotter pins went right in, everything appears to be correct. The only thing is, the tie rod ends just look like they're sitting high. Maybe I'm crazy, but should they be more snug? Is there a tool necessary to seat them better? Did I miss something? Hopefully I'm just being paranoid...I'm delirious after pulling a manual rack, pulling my power rack, and installing the manual rack in just under four hours. Oh--and I did get the cool gigantic steering wheel, too. I can see the gauges without leaning down now! THanks for any help or suggestions! Joe T. Denver, CO '85 GL "action van" PS: there are two Vanagons that just arrived at Colorado Auto Salvage on W. Ratcliffe in Englewood...One is an 83.5 (red and white with butterflies painted all over it, now missing its steering rack, afm, and other various parts) and an '82. One of the yard guys told me they're going to the crusher soon... _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ |
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