mandarawessels Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 As my tr4 is now driving sweet, I'll have to take it for an MOT. Question is that although I fitted new bushes in the upper steering column there is a 2mm play if i push the steering wheel up/down or left/right. Will this be a fail for the MOT? There is no play in the steering wheel to road wheels. tx. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 With up & down movement, this might beg caused by upper steering column bushes worn. With the "in-out" movement, ensure the clamps (3 off) are tight with the steering wheel pushed against the outer column. A small amount of movement might be the rack & pinion play. I have a similar problem (and I have replaced the upper column bushes). Regards. Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I replaced the upper and lower bushes and still have the amount of play you mention , apparently I should have gone with updated ones from Revington , a very time consuming job and not one I will do till I get a fail at the MOT.,!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Tx for the replies. The play I have is ONLY when I move steering wheel L/R and Up/down, and in between but NOT in and out. So 'radial' play, not axial. New bushes fitted so not sure what else to do. just wondered if it will be ok for the MOT man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Check the bracket on the bulkhead for cracks, common problem. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Bracket is ok. Would it trouble the MOT people though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 It is worth putting it in for the MOT and seeing what happens. If it passes then put on the list of things to do. If it fails then you know what to do. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 my last TR5 had play in the steering bushes, I had an MOT carried out by a garage that knew TR cars the young lad who was carrying out the test pointed the wear out to the proprioter who remarked that this is normal in an old TR and I was given an MOT. New ordinary bushes have always solved the problem for me. Why is the "upgraded" revington one better? is it a lubricated bush? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 It is worth putting it in for the MOT and seeing what happens. If it passes then put on the list of things to do. If it fails then you know what to do. Roger seems a sensible approach. But the bushes ARE new.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RAHTR4 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Did you check if the column shaft itself had any signs of wear. The original bushes have nylon bearing surfaces and over time these can wear the steel column. The column on my TR4 had severe wear at both bush locations and had to be replaced with a better S/H item. Regards, Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Richard, that is the only possibility for this kind of play I guess, Should have looked more carefully before putting it all back together... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgodley Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Suggest you take contact Art Lipp. He makes a bush kit that install without removing the column. $25 in the states. I installed them in less than an an hour with great results lipp04@yahoo.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandarawessels Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Suggest you take contact Art Lipp. He makes a bush kit that install without removing the column. $25 in the states. I installed them in less than an an hour with great results lipp04@yahoo.com Cheers, thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Seer Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Update please ?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamgl Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I fitted the Delrin bushes to my 4A three years ago. Easy to fit and, to date, no problem, here is a link to a TR6 site: http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/SteeringColumn.htm Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Britishbest Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hi Guys, I have this problem of side to side movement at the steering wheel also. Just wondered before I pull it apart and order parts if there is any updated consensus on the correct (and hopefully least painful) bearing parts to replace? The parts in post no. 13 sound good as no removal of steering column. Bizarrely I had the same problem in my Willys Jeep but that was a simple replacement. Thanks Colt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hi Colt, I have just fitted the Revington up rated ones. The top bearing was a right bu99er. the lower was very easy. You do need to remove the steering column (inner and outer). The Delrin bushes in post 15 look a little too easy but would be very good if your inner shaft is badly worn as the Delrin sits elsewhere. However before you do that make sure ALL the brackets are doing their job. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Britishbest Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thank you Roger, will check brackets first then proceed. Art replied from the US and can send to the UK. Colt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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