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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bmouthboyo on 31 August 2011, 17:28

Title: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: bmouthboyo on 31 August 2011, 17:28

Hi Guys,

I need to replace a split boot / gaitor on my offside.

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/bossman187uk/DSC05740.jpg)

Is it possible to replace this without having to remove the whole trackrod? Space is very limited and not sure how I could get in my cv clip pliers to secure the fixings. I was hoping I could just remove the tie rod end and slip it on?

Thanks

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: Screech16v on 31 August 2011, 17:59

Yeah, did one a few months ago,didnt even remove the track rod end,use real sturdy zip ties to secure.

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: bmouthboyo on 31 August 2011, 20:12

How did you get it over the joint without removing the trackrod end?

(http://www.incarmotorfactors.co.uk/14817-608-large/febi-bilstein-steering-arm-boot.jpg)

isnt the rubber too narrow?

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: Screech16v on 31 August 2011, 20:18

Bit of grease,them things strech like fook.

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: bmouthboyo on 31 August 2011, 20:26

Nice one, that will help keep tracking reasonable then.

Cheers

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: Wayne on 31 August 2011, 20:57

Easier to remove the track rod end.

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: javalin on 01 September 2011, 08:31

yeah + 1

Then zip ties!

Title: Re: OS Steering Gaitor possible in situ?
Post by: Youngben8 on 03 September 2011, 20:55

Just count the turns you make when removing the rod end then re-fit with the same amount of turns and lock off. Simples